We are recruiting foster carers
If you have space in your life and space in your home why not consider a career in child care with the opportunity of working from home. |
Different kinds of fostering
An introduction to the different types of fostering available to children in Kirklees. |
Different kinds of children
As a foster parent, you will have the opportunity to care for many different types of child. |
Frequently asked questions about fostering
How do you become a foster carer and who should you contact. What is the application process? |
What will be asked of the foster carer
As a foster carer you will provide day to day care for any child who needs looking after. |
Payments to foster carers
Information about the payments allowances and paid to foster carers to cover the costs of looking after a child. |
Short term fostering
This is provided for children of all ages from birth to teenagers. |
Long term fostering
When all attempts to return a child home to their own family have failed a decision will be made to look for a permanent family. |
Emergency Fostering
A child or young person will need to come into public care if there are serious concerns about their safety and need immediate protection. |
The approval process
If you've decided that foster caring is for you. There are a number of steps that need to be taken. But we will support you all the way! |
Private fostering
Information about private fostering. |
Short break service
A respite fostering scheme in Kirklees. Sometimes parents, including those with children with a disability in Kirklees, need help to continue caring for their children. |
Support and Training
Caring for children can be very demanding and that is why at Kirklees Council, we supply you with the support, you need. |
Professional Development for Foster Carers
An introduction to The Children’s Workforce Development (CWDC) Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Care and what this means for you. |
Standards for Foster Care
There are seven training, support & development standards for foster care. Kirklees Family Placement Team will fully support you every step of the way and help you to achieve the CWDC Certificate of Successful Completion.
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Contact Form
Use this form to contact us if you want more information about becoming a foster carer. |
Statement of purpose
Statement of Purpose is a useful source of information to staff, foster carers, parents of the children and young people who are Looked After by Kirklees Council and placed in Foster Care. |
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