Fostering in Suffolk
Thinking about fostering in Suffolk? Join our team, and together, we'll ensure you and your family have the support you need to make a lasting difference in the lives of children in care.
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Could you provide a child with a safe and loving home?
Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent? We’re looking for more people across Suffolk, including Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket, and Ipswich, to join this rewarding journey. By becoming a foster parent, you can provide a warm, loving home to children who need a safe place to stay.
Whether you’re single or in a couple, no matter your ethnicity, religion, sexuality or gender identity. At Orange Grove, we’re a huge family from all different kinds of backgrounds, but we all share one mission: to create a safe, happy environment for every child in our care and to support them to grow into healthy adults with a bright future ahead.
Just some of the reasons to choose us…
- Excellent local support, including a dedicated social worker and family support work
- Access to a therapist to keep your well-being in check
- 24/7 support over the phone
- A range of fun, free activity days for your family with your local team
- Competitive allowance and other benefits
- Up to 2 weeks of paid respite
Suffolk fostering allowance
As an Orange Grove foster parent, you'll receive a competitive fostering allowance to reward you for all your hard work and commitment to the young person in your care.
You'll also receive:
- Payments to support you in celebrating religious festivals and birthdays for the children in your care
- Free family days out with your local team
- Financial rewards through our exclusive refer-a-friend scheme
- Free membership to the FosterTalk platform
- Discounts to retailers and family days out through our rewards platform
Download our finance guide today
Discover everything you need to know about fostering allowances, tax relief, benefits and pensions by downloading our Guide to Fostering Finances.
Training designed to suit your needs
Throughout your journey with us, you’ll benefit from great training opportunities designed to equip you with all the skills you need to be a fantastic foster parent. We offer our training face-to-face at our training offices and via online video call, plus e-learning too! This flexible training approach allows you to choose how and when you learn, making it easy to fit around your other commitments.
The learning doesn’t have to stop with your mandatory training, either— you’ll have plenty of opportunities for further optional learning on the topics which interest you most.
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Download our brochure and discover everything you need to know about fostering with Orange Grove.
Why foster in Suffolk with Orange Grove?
Why do children need foster parents?
Children are brought into foster care for various reasons, including a sudden change in their family’s circumstances. Often children are brought into foster care as it has been discovered that their home environment is unsafe due to abuse or neglect. Other times it could be the death of a beloved caregiver, a family crisis, or a parent being imprisoned. Therefore, children in care need lots of love and personalised care to flourish.
As a child’s foster parent, you'll be the primary source of the love and care which they will need to heal from their experiences and flourish. Children will react to their past experiences very differently, and because of that, they need individualised care. Compassionate, tailored care can be transformative for children who have endured adversity in their young lives, and can help them reach much better outcomes than they would be able to without care tailored to their needs.
Start your journey today
If you’re living in the Suffolk area, we welcome you to take your next steps with us and begin helping children who need your care and support. Call us today on 0800 369 8513 or fill out our enquiry form, and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.
We can’t wait for you to join us on our mission to change children’s lives for the better!
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.