Colchester fostering
We're a 3x Ofsted 'Outstanding' fostering agency supporting foster families across Colchester, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea, Felixstowe, and surrounding areas.
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Your local Colchester fostering agency
Are you looking to foster in Essex? With more than 1,000 children across the region living in care, you could make a real difference by becoming a foster parent.
Without the incredible work which foster parents do day after day, so many children would be left without a strong and stable home, and there’s an ever-increasing demand for more foster parents.
At Orange Grove, we're looking for caring and compassionate people from all walks of life to join our team and transform a child's life.
Our Colchester training centre supports foster families within the local community plus surrounding areas such as Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea, Felixstowe, and more.
The support of a vibrant community
When you decide to foster with Orange Grove, you’re choosing a fostering agency which prioritises the family experience, ensuring that every member of your household, including you, the children you’ll welcome into your home and your own children or grandchildren, receive the right support.
Our friendly local team will provide everything you need to begin your fostering journey with confidence, including excellent training and regular support groups so you can develop your skills and meet other families too.
We also offer a huge range of round-the-clock support for you and your family, which includes:
- Support from a dedicated social worker and family support worker
- 24/7 helpline with an experienced social worker
- Up to 2 weeks of respite per year
- Flexible training options - online and in-person
- Access to a therapist and education expert when needed
- Activities and events for your whole family
Financial support for foster parents
Fostering is never about financial reward, but we recognise how important it is that we take care of your needs so that you can give the best possible care to the children who you’ll welcome into your home.
All of our foster parents receive a generous fostering allowance as a thank you for their incredible work, as well as a range of other financial benefits including birthday and religious festival allowances, an exclusive discounts scheme for popular retailers, and our 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.
Why choose Orange Grove?
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Begin making a difference today
By registering your interest to become a foster parent in Colchester, you’re starting a life-changing journey - not just for yourself and your family, but for the children whose lives you will transform for the better.
Contact us today to speak with one of our friendly fostering advisors and learn more about what it takes to become a foster parent.
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