4 Steps To Fostering

Overview

Why are children fostered?

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Children and young people come into foster care for a variety of reasons, including, Abuse by a parent or other family member, Neglect, Domestic Violence, Conflict between parents and young people… Read More

Who can become a carer?

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Formal qualifications are not required to be a foster carer. It is more important to have experience, understanding and common sense.… Read More

What support would you get?

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If you become a carer with Oasis, you will receive a high-level of support from your personal social worker as well as access to our 24 hour, 365 days a year on call service. You will receive a competitive fostering allowance… Read More

The assessment process

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All Fostering Agencies are obliged to make strict checks into all aspects of prospective carers’ lives to assess their ability to become a foster carer. Your Assessing Social Worker will need to get to know a lot about you, your family and any other members of your household… Read More