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Join our Wisbech fostering family
We’re on a mission to give children and young people in care a second chance at a happy childhood by providing them with foster families who’ll love and nurture them. But you won’t have to do it alone; we'll provide a tailored community of support who will be right by your side, encouraging and empowering you to make a difference.
With Orange Grove, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet other foster parents to expand your local support network. From training sessions and support groups to events and activities for the whole family, you’ll truly feel part of our fostering family.
Whether you’re new to fostering or want to switch to an agency that can offer a more personalised touch, join us on our journey. Together, we can make a life-changing difference to children and young people in care.
Wisbech fostering allowances
When you choose to foster with Orange Grove, you’ll receive a generous fostering allowance, typically tax-free, due to fostering tax relief.
On top of that, we offer a range of additional benefits to show our gratitude for the vital role you play in transforming young lives, including:
- Up to two weeks of paid respite each year, giving you the time to rest and recharge.
- Free membership to FosterTalk, providing expert guidance and support whenever you need it.
- Additional allowances to help celebrate birthdays and religious holidays.
- Exclusive discounts on everyday essentials, insurance, family outings, holidays and more.
- Referral bonuses for bringing new foster parents into our supportive community.
Support for every family member
As a foster parent with Orange Grove in Wisbech, you’ll receive personalised, family-focused support to ensure you and all the children in your household feel confident and supported. Our dedicated community offers everything you need to help children settle, grow, and heal. Here’s what we provide:
- Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated social worker.
- A family support worker who will nurture the well-being of every family member.
- An education specialist to assist with school-related matters and academic needs.
- Access to a 24/7 helpline, ensuring immediate support whenever you need it.
- Local support groups that allow you to connect with other foster families and share valuable insights.
- Access to a therapist for additional emotional support when necessary.
- Up to two weeks of paid respite each year to help you recharge.
- Peer support groups specifically for children who foster.
- A dedicated helpline for children in care and those who foster to address concerns or questions.
- Resources to help children and grandchildren understand and embrace the process of welcoming a foster sibling into the family.
On-going personalised training
You don’t need prior experience to foster—just a heart for learning and a commitment to helping children thrive. Our training is tailored to your family's needs, ensuring you have everything required to succeed in this fulfilling role.
With flexible learning options, including online modules and interactive sessions from home, you can build your skills at a pace that works for you, balancing your commitments while gaining the confidence to foster.
Your journey starts with our Prepare to Foster course, which equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to start your fostering journey with confidence.
Once you’re approved, you’ll complete our Mandatory Training before moving on to specialised courses designed to address the specific needs of your family and the children you care for. Together, we’ll create a bespoke training plan to ensure you're ready to tackle every aspect of fostering.
If you're ready to play a part in helping children heal, grow, and find hope, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch today and take the first step in joining our mission.
Why choose Orange Grove?
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