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Many Muslim children and young people require placements.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FOSTERING

Fostering can be a challenging yet rewarding task. Carers need to be proactive, flexible, committed and patient. More than anything they need to be willing to do their best for children that are placed with them.

Foster Care Link is a specialist Independent Fostering Agency (IFA). We work with many Local Authorities to find the best families for children that need fostering placements. Our carers are closely supported with access to Supervising Social Workers 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We pay generous allowances, and one of our biggest strengths is that our carers feel cared for and part of a team working to achieve the best outcomes for children in care.



Who can be a foster carer?

The most important quality we look for in foster carers is a proactive and positive attitude which will allow them to respond to the needs of foster children. We assess this through home visits and training. We also have a set of minimum criteria which all foster carers must meet.



FAQ

What is expected from foster carers?

You must…

  • Like children and be determined to put children’s needs first.
  • Be willing and able to look after a child when they can’t stay with their own family.
  • Have time to listen, show patience, tolerance, understanding and a real drive to keep the child happy.
  • Be willing to work as part of a team with Foster Care Link staff, social work staff, families, teachers and doctors.
  • Be committed to equal opportunities regardless of disability, race or beliefs.
  • Have a flexible and open-minded attitude.



You will be…..

  • Taking on a big responsibility, caring for someone else’s children – at times this can be for a few days, weeks or months, but often we have long term placements that can last many years.
  • In charge for their health, welfare and education including transport to appointments and school if required.
  • Caring for children who may have had traumatic experiences – for instance, neglect; physical, sexual or emotional abuse.
  • Sometimes dealing with complex and challenging behaviours.
  • Working with the child’s family and encouraging regular contact with them.
  • Prepared for the child to go back to their own family when the time comes.



You will get…

You must…

  • Between £400 to £600 average weekly allowance per child
  • Generous tax free allowances from HMRC so most income from fostering will not be taxed
  • 24 hours support, 7 days a week
  • Professional training from an Ofsted Outstanding rated agency
  • The reward and satisfaction of providing a loving, caring home for a child to overcome their challenges to progress in life
  • Being part of the only dedicated Muslim specialist agency in the UK
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Testimonials

Here’s what people had to say about our services:

The independent fostering agency provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the independent fostering agency contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people.

Ofsted Report 2023

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Ofsted Report 2023

Here's what people had to say about our services:

The agency’s matching process is exceptional. In most cases, children’s identity needs are expertly matched with their foster families.

Ofsted Report 2023

Here's what people had to say about our services:

Children’s learning outcomes and general development are excellent. They make significant academic and vocational progress from their starting points

How to apply ?

Please fill in the on-line form and we will contact you to discuss your application. Alternatively if you would like to speak to us please feel free to give us a ring on 020 8880 5387