Fostering in Nottingham
Children in Nottinghamshire urgently need more loving individuals to come forward and foster, so that every child in the county can have a safe and nurturing home.
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Fostering in Nottingham - Join our Family
Here at Orange Grove, we’re dedicated to supporting children in care and their foster families thrive. We live and work by 3 core principles: to support, nurture, and help children to grow.
If you’re interested in becoming a foster parent in the Nottingham area, rest assured that there is a real need for more people just like you who are eager to provide children with a loving home and compassionate, patient care.
We've been caring for children and foster families for over 25 years, and each and every one of our local offices are awarded Ofsted ratings of either 'Outstanding' or 'Good'. We’re dedicated to helping you make a difference, and would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining our mission.
The benefits of choosing Orange Grove
- As a foster parent with us you’ll benefit from a range of support services, including access to a therapist, in-person support groups where you’ll meet other foster parents and our foster parent ‘buddy scheme,’ where you’ll be matched with an experienced fostering mentor.
- We believe in the power of fostering together as a family, so we’ve designed a range of support opportunities designed specifically for your children and grandchildren to ensure they have a fantastic fostering experience.
- You’ll have experts on hand at every stage of your fostering journey, including the support of a dedicated social worker, plus access to educational experts, therapists, and more.
- We're only ever a phone call away via our 24/7 helpline, ensuring that you’re never alone or out of your depth.
Nottingham fostering allowance
As an Orange Grove foster parent, you'll be rewarded with a generous allowance for each child in your care. You'll also receive a range of additional benefits, such as a birthday and religious festival payment, discount schemes and access to our Fostertalk platform.
You’ll also receive 2 weeks of paid respite, allowing you to rest and recharge, knowing the young person in your care is with their trusted respite foster parent. You may not always need to use it, but it's reassuring to know it’s available if you do.
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Discover everything you need to know about fostering allowances, tax relief, benefits and pensions by downloading our Guide to Fostering Finances.
Fostering— it’s a family affair
When you choose to foster, your whole family embarks on the journey together. One of our core principles is ensuring that your children or grandchildren never feel left out while your family fosters, and that their needs are catered for in the same way that the needs of the children you’ll be welcoming into your home— with kindness, understanding and a personalised touch.
The children of our foster parents are valued members of our community, and we ensure they receive the recognition and gratitude they deserve for their role in helping other children and welcoming them into their home. We have support groups dedicated to children who foster, a family hub filled with resources for your children, and we regularly host free exciting events which every member of your fostering family can enjoy together.
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Why foster in Nottingham with Orange Grove?
Why do children need foster parents?
Children come into foster care for a wide variety of reasons. This could be that their caregivers are seriously ill or have sadly passed away. Other times it’s because they couldn't provide the level of care a child needs, perhaps because of a mental health condition, or a family crisis. Many children also come from homes which have been unsafe for them, where they may have experienced abuse or neglect.
Children who are looked after need patience, love and tailored care to thrive and achieve their best outcomes. Your role as a foster parent is invaluable, as you’ll be a pillar of safety and support for children as they work through their trauma and grow into healthy, well-supported adults.
When you join us, we’ll provide you with all the training you need to support children to reach these goals. You’ll have the option to attend face-to-face expert training at your local training centre in Long Eaton, as well as the option to complete training online— we’ll support you in whatever suits your schedule.
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