Fostering in Poole
Live in Poole and considering a fostering career? Join Orange Grove, where you’ll receive exceptional around-the-clock support to make a real difference to children and young people in care.
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Join our Poole fostering community
At Orange Grove, we're a dedicated community of caring, compassionate individuals striving to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day.
When you join us, you become part of a community where every member of your family is valued, nurtured and supported. Our strong commitment to these values has meant we've been recognised as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted three times in a row.
When you become a foster parent with Orange Grove, you’re not alone. You’ll have a local team dedicated to your family, including a supervising social worker, a family support worker, and a team manager who'll offer you advice and guidance. You’ll also connect with a range of fostering professionals, including education specialists and therapists, to help you along the way.
Our training programme covers essential, advanced and specialised topics that will help you build confidence, expand your abilities, and make the most of your fostering role.
If fostering is something you’re considering, we’d love to have a chat. Together, we can make a positive difference for children in care, helping them find healing, stability, and hope for the future.
Poole fostering allowances and benefits
When you foster with Orange Grove in Poole, you’ll be part of a fostering agency that values your dedication and professionalism, offering a generous fostering allowance in recognition of your commitment.
You’ll also gain access to a range of exclusive benefits, including:
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, helping you save on everything from household bills to pet insurance and cinema tickets
- Up to two weeks of paid respite care, so you can take a break if you need one
- Additional allowances for birthdays and religious celebrations
- Free membership to FosterTalk for added support
- An exclusive refer-a-friend scheme
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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.
Building bonds that last – in Poole and beyond
At Orange Grove, relationships are at our core. We've seen first-hand how strong connections can create a stable foundation for growth for the entire family.
Whether it’s relationships with fostering specialists or experienced foster parents, each connection plays a role in building the supportive village that every child needs. We dedicate time to nurturing these bonds, ensuring everyone feels safe, valued, and part of the community—including children who foster.
We make an effort to truly understand each child, matching them with the best possible foster family. We also encourage connections between foster families through support groups, social gatherings, and family days out.
Every foster parent is unique, and we shape our support to fit your needs, providing advanced and specialised training that expands your knowledge and equips you for every stage of fostering.
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Download our brochure and discover everything you need to know about fostering with Orange Grove.
Why foster in Poole with Orange Grove?
Join our mission in Poole
Founded in 1996 by fostering professionals, Orange Grove was built on the belief that strong relationships are key to creating brighter futures for children and young people in care. From the start, our goal was to develop a supportive, collaborative community that uplifts foster parents and cares for the whole family’s well-being.
More than 25 years on, we’re making a positive impact on young lives every day by building close-knit communities of support that foster families can depend on. Our villages bring together experts from diverse fields—social work, healthcare, education, therapy, and more—ensuring the right support is available whenever needed. We organise support groups and mentoring opportunities, so whether you’re new to fostering or have years of experience, you’ll find guidance at every step.
So, whether you’re considering your first steps into fostering or are an experienced foster parent seeking a more rewarding experience, why not become part of our Poole fostering family? Together, we can create flourishing futures for more children in care.
Please make sure you read our terms and conditions because you're agreeing to them by submitting an enquiry. It's also worth reading our privacy policy and cookies policy so you understand how we collect and use your personal data. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and Terms of Service apply.