If you choose to foster with us, you would not just become a foster carer. You will join a community made up of Calderdale staff and foster carers. They are all willing to help, support and guide you on your fostering journey.
Our support and benefits include:
- Full council tax exemption (terms and conditions apply).
- Weekly allowance payments. (See: Payments and allowances.)
- Weekly skill-based payments up to £386.54 per child.
- Local support groups and events that will give you the chance to meet other carers and get informal support.
- You will have your own dedicated social worker who will tailor their support around your needs.
- We have a robust training programme.
- Numerous discounts at local businesses.
- 24-hour support available.
For more about support and benefits, see: Why foster for Calderdale?
How to transfer to Calderdale
The process is much simpler than you might think. We aim to complete it in less than 12 weeks from enquiry.
The steps:
- Phone us: (01422) 266020 or complete our online form to arrange a call back or home visit.
- We come out to visit you and talk about fostering with Calderdale.
- When you decide to transfer to us, you will need to tell your agency about your decision.
- We will do an updated assessment, which will not take as long as your original one.
- We will invite you to attend our fostering panel. They will recommend whether to approve you.
- After panel, our Agency Decision Maker will decide whether to approve you as one of our foster carers.