Fostering in Warrington
Fostering a child in Warrington
If you’re thinking of becoming a foster carer to a child in Warrington, there’s never been a better time to take the leap.
Warrington has a population of 210,900, as shown in the last census from 2021. As of March 2023, however, there were just 85 fostering households registered with the local authority, compared to 333 children desperately needing a home to call their own. 49% 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 with the best fostering support in Warrington?
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 transferring from another service, or have never fostered a child before, Beacon Fostering is here to guide you.
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.
Why foster with Beacon Fostering in Warrington?
A leading provider in therapeutic foster care, our mission here at Beacon Fostering is to support families in Warrington and across the North West. Anyone fostering Warrington children can rely on us for consistent guidance.
As one of the trusted fostering services in Warrington, we are committed to helping you make a difference.
When you foster with Beacon Fostering, we provide:
We are proud to be recognised as the best fostering support in Warrington, delivering excellent support and care.
Full training packages
At Beacon Fostering, we will support you every step of the way with online training courses, workshops and access to guidance from our local offices. This applies to those fostering Warrington young people who need local support close to home
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 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 Warrington to join our family.
If you think you are ready to take the first step, or are looking to transfer over to us from another service, speak to the team today*, and let us become a part of your story. In addition to Warrington, families can also access our services for fostering in Cheshire West.