Fostering Services

Become a Foster Parent

If you are looking for a more rewarding career that will change your life and the life of every child that comes into your home, then becoming a Foster Parent with By the Bridge with Cambian could be for you.

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Why Foster?

Fostering provides much more than a stable home for a child. Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and nurturing home, feeling valued, and where they have the support and encouragement they need to be happy. For children with disabilities and complex needs, this can sometimes be a little tougher.

There are many reasons to Foster a child - most importantly, you can transform a child's life by offering them a home and the support that they really need. You already have many of the skills needed to make a fantastic Foster Parent; and can begin a new and rewarding career, with the flexibility to work from home with competitive pay, you could have the freedom to be full time parent again.

What is Fostering?

Foster Parents open their homes to children and young person who can not live with their own family for a period of time. There may be a number of reasons why a child can no longer be able to stay at home with their families but the role of the Foster Parent is to look after them in the meantime and provide them with a safe, secure and stable home whilst helping them to thrive and develop.

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Thinking of Transferring?

At By the Bridge, we offer a full range of support while maintaining a local, family-feel with personalised support for our Foster Parents. Our 360° Therapeutic Parenting model provides access to a dedicated team of social care experts, education advisors and psychotherapists, ensuring guidance and support are always available.

We recognise every child is different, and our therapeutic approach helps Foster Parents understand and meet their individual needs. We support those who want to develop their skills and provide the best possible care, and we value and reward the vital work our Foster Parents do.