Your story
A balanced account of your experiences, relationships and motivation to foster.
Fostering assessment
A thoughtful look at the carer you could become.
Your assessment is a two-way process. It explores your life, strengths and support needs while giving you time to understand fostering in depth.
Based in ManchesterHere when you’re ready.
Dedicated assessorfor consistent guidance
Form Fbrings the full picture together
Preparationnot a test of perfection
How it works
Open conversations over a series of visits.
An assessing social worker meets with you and relevant household members several times. Together you explore childhood and family history, relationships, identity, parenting experiences, health, work, finances, home life and the people who will support you.
These conversations help identify the ages and needs of children you may be best placed to care for. Many applicants also find the process helps them recognise the resilience and skills they already carry.
Your Form F
Evidence, reflection and a clear recommendation.
Your strengths
The abilities and personal qualities you can bring to children with different needs.
Your support plan
The family, friends and professional services that will help you sustain the role.
Your recommendation
The assessor’s analysis of suitability and proposed terms of approval.
The assessment should leave you better informed, better prepared and confident about the decision you are making.
The purpose of assessmentTake the first step
Could fostering be part of your story?
Ask your questions in a relaxed, confidential conversation with our Manchester team.