Fostering in Blackburn

The second biggest town in Lancashire after Blackpool, Blackburn is the administrative centre for the borough. With an abundance of greenspaces and amenities, the town offers an excellent location for raising children.

As well as private and state-funded education options, the town also offers special schools for young people unable to participate in mainstream education due to health issues and other reasons. Here at Beacon Fostering, we bring decades of experience to our services when supporting foster families in Blackburn. Totally committed to children in foster care and those who welcome them to their homes, our family-first ethos is the beating heart of our work.

How we help foster families in Blackburn

We are proud to work with families at every stage of their fostering experience. You might be looking to learn some more about what a future in fostering involves, or are looking to continue your journey as an experienced carer by enrolling in our agency, but regardless, you can count on us for total support to ensure you can carry out your role to the best of your abilities. This means you’ll be paid properly for the care you provide, and have targeted training designed especially to aid you in caring for the children or young people you look after. You’ll also have a designated social worker and access to our welcoming and supportive community.

Are you new to fostering in Blackburn?

Prospective families curious about fostering in Blackburn soon find we have an abundance of information we can offer them. We understand that you’ll likely have a lot of questions, and we’ll do our utmost to answer them in a clear and easy-to-understand language.

You might be wondering what the difference is between fostering and adoption, or wish to know how long the process takes to become approved, but we can provide you with the information you need so you can decide if fostering is right for you.

We know that beginnings are fragile, so we help all our foster families make a strong start by supplying the support and care they need. Always available for a one-to-one, you can discuss your concerns and queries with an experienced member of our team.

Many foster families we meet have already finished their homework and have absorbed every fact about fostering they can find. With a firm grip on what their role as a foster family will entail, they just need to find the right agency that understands their needs. Does this sound like you? If so, we are ready to guide you in your first steps. You can depend on us to fill you in on practical questions like payments and answer concerns regarding the suitability of placements.

Once you’re signed up with our agency and start fostering, you can instantly access the training you need to manage your role and the support of our friendly network. This includes out of hours contact, support groups, events and membership to Foster Talk. We provide personalised support that specifically meets your level of experience, needs and the type of children or young people you are caring for, so you’re fully equipped to succeed.

Are you experienced in fostering and seeking a new agency?

Although we work with many first timers at fostering, we’re also privileged to support seasoned foster families who have already provided years of essential care. As an experienced agency, we understand that finding the right fit isn’t always easy. For this reason, we are always keen to meet active foster carers who want to bring their skills and understanding over to our agency from another firm.

Specialists at facilitating moves, we will do our best to make your agency transfer a stress-free experience for all parties. You can trust our understanding team to be your guide while you transition, assisting at each individual step. Once you have relocated to our foster agency, you can start benefiting from our network and targeted training resources right away.

Why is our agency right for you?

If you need a dependable agency in Blackburn that provides full support, look no further than Beacon Fostering. Focused on assisting children and young people in need of a safe and happy home, along with the families that care for them, we supply round the clock support every day of the week. As a result, you can access the aid or advice you need, whenever you require it. We believe that to succeed in fostering, families need strong financial support, so we are proud to offer competitive rates of pay to all who work through us.

Get in touch with a member of our team now and become part of our nurturing network.