Why foster with Barnardos?

• Each Barnardos foster family has an allocated social worker to provide information, support and regular visits
• Our small team means that even if your worker isn’t available, you’ll be able to speak to someone who knows you and knows about the child in your care
• We provide 24/7 emergency phone support
• As an established child and family services provider we are able to draw on other arms of the agency to support our foster carers.
• You’ll receive a board payment to cover general expenses of having a child or young person in your care. The rate of reimbursement depends on the age of the child or young person.
• We liaise with CYFS on your behalf
• We give you access to free, ongoing training
• We arrange free, fun events several times a year for foster families and children.

Further links:

• About fostering
• Can anyone become a foster carer?
• What does being a foster parent involve?
• How do I become a foster carer?
• What kinds of care can I offer to children?
• What about the children?
• Why foster with Barnardos?
  
• What training will I get?
• What financial support will I receive?
• I am very interested, what do I do now?
• A caregiver’s story