Fostering in Blackpool
Fostering a child in Blackpool
If you’re thinking of becoming a foster carer to a child in Blackpool, there’s never been a better time to take the leap.
Blackpool has a population of 141,100, as shown in the last census from 2021. As of March 2023, however, there were just 95 fostering households registered with the local authority, compared to 539 children desperately needing a home to call their own. 50% of children, therefore, were placed outside the Local Authority area, meaning that there’s a real shortage of carers in the local community.
Are you interested in becoming a foster carer? : Fostering Blackpool
While the process can seem daunting, here at Beacon Fostering, we have decades of experience in placing children with well-matched families and loving homes.
Whether you are new to fostering Blackpool or moving from another group, Beacon fostering agency blackpool is here to guide you every step of the way.
With offices across the North West, we are well-placed to provide expert advice and support, no matter where you are on your fostering journey. We also help you understand the available Blackpool fostering allowance, so you’re fully informed before you start your journey.
Why Foster with Beacon Fostering in Blackpool?
Beacon Fostering supports families providing fostering in Blackpool and across the North West, with a focus on therapeutic foster care.
When you foster with Beacon Fostering, we provide:
Full training packages
At Beacon Fostering, we’ll support you every step of the way with online training courses, workshops and access to guidance from our local offices
Comprehensive financial aid
We provide competitive fostering payments, and can pay up to £750 per week for therapeutic placements, based on each child or young person’s needs
Well-matched placements
It’s important to us that each child is placed with a family that shares similar hobbies, interests and values, to give both parties the best chance of growing and thriving together
A dedicated support network
As well as becoming part of our family here at Beacon Fostering, you and your foster child will also have access to our offices throughout the Northwest, with 1:1 therapeutic counselling available
Access to the Beacon Sporting Chance
Children fostered through Beacon Fostering will be eligible for a grant of £500 – an extra boost they can put towards pursuing their favourite sports, hobbies or interests
Even after they have left care, young people who were fostered through Beacon Fostering will still have access to ongoing support as they start the next chapter in their lives – whether that’s going to university, or the first step in a new career
Who can Foster Care in Blackpool with Beacon Fostering?
There is no such thing as an “ideal” foster carer, so long as you are healthy, and meet these key requirements:
- You are over the age of 21
- You have a spare room in your home
- You have a British Citizenship, or the right to remain in the UK
- Are ready to open your doors and heart to a foster child that needs your care
Are you ready to become part of our mission?
At Beacon Fostering, we are always looking for new foster carers in Blackpool to join our family.
If you feel ready to begin, or want to join us for foster care Blackpool, speak to our friendly team today and let us be part of your story. We also provide fostering services in preston.