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Independent Fostering Agency in Essex
Being a foster parent can be a hugely rewarding experience. But it’s important to get the right support, every step of the way.
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If you’re already a foster carer considering a change, transferring to FW Fostering could be the fresh start you’ve been looking for.
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We provide our foster parents with a generous financial support package, plus other perks and benefits too.
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We’ll provide you with all the specialist support you need to make an enormously difference.
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Family Works Fostering is an independent fostering agency based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. We specialise in providing first-class caring services for children and young people aged 0-18-whether planned, emergency, respite or intensive foster care placements.We partner with experienced foster parents and qualified staff to ensure children are supported to grow and thrive in a nurturing environment. Our carers
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Comprehensive Training
Our comprehensive training programme covers everything from safeguarding and child development to therapeutic parenting and trauma-informed care, giving you the confidence to support children with a wide range of needs.
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From your dedicated supervising social worker to our experienced support workers, you’ll receive practical advice, encouragement, and 24/7 support whenever you need it. You’ll never face fostering alone.
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We know that fostering is a big commitment, which is why we offer competitive fostering allowances alongside up to 14 days of respite care each year. This gives you the opportunity to take a well-earned break, knowing the child in your care will continue to receive the support they need.
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As an independent fostering agency, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We take the time to get to know every foster carer personally, creating a welcoming community where carers support one another, share experiences, and celebrate successes together.
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How much do Foster Parents get Paid in the UK?
At Family Works, our carers typically receive a competitive fostering allowance between £472 – £985 per week that reflects both the child’s needs and the commitment required to provide high-quality care.
Additional Support for Foster Carers
Alongside the fostering allowance, Family Works provides:
- Ongoing training and development
- 24/7 support from our experienced team
- Access to support groups and peer networks
- Opportunities for specialist placements, which may come with enhanced payments
What our Foster Carers Say
Every fostering journey is unique, but one thing our carers have in common is the support they receive. Hear from the families who have opened their hearts and homes and discover what it’s really like to foster with Family Works.
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Types of foster care placements
We provide a variety of different types of foster care to ensure that we can meet the individual needs of children in care.
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Reasons Why a Child May Be Taken Into Care in the UK
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What Disqualifies You from Being a Foster Parent in the UK?
If you’re considering opening your heart and home to a child, understanding the differences between fostering and adoption in the UK can help you…
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Fostering vs Adoption in the UK: Which Path to Parenthood Is Right for You?
If you’re considering opening your heart and home to a child, understanding the differences between fostering and adoption in the UK can help you…
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Breaking placements – when it seems impossible to stay
By Dr Jane Herd. First published in Foster, Issue 13, 2022. Complex processes come into play when a child must leave their foster home,…
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How to handle celebrations as a foster parent.
Holidays can be difficult for children in foster care. If a child has never experienced the holidays nor the traditions that come along with…
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Becoming a Foster Parent – What’s Really Involved?
Are you considering fostering but are unsure what it would involve and what will be expected of you? Will you simply be taking in…
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How to help your foster child with school
Unfortunately, a large proportion of children in foster care are still likely to experience problems in school. The reasons for this are several; from…
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