Dedicated supervision
Regular meetings with your supervising social worker to reflect, plan and respond to emerging needs.
Support for foster carers
Support that answers when life happens.
Fostering is never a solo role. Practical guidance, reflective supervision and professional help surround you and the child from the first placement onwards.
Based in ManchesterHere when you’re ready.
24/7out-of-hours advice
Regular visitswith your supervising social worker
Ongoing learningthroughout your fostering career
Support around you
The right help at the right moment.
Out-of-hours help
A 24/7 line for advice when something cannot wait until the next working day.
Professional network
Social-work, therapeutic, educational and other specialist input where the care plan requires it.
Training and development
Preparation before approval plus ongoing learning shaped by your role and placement needs.
Peer community
Support groups and opportunities to connect with foster carers who understand the realities of the role.
Family activities
Events that help fostering households build relationships, share experiences and enjoy time together.
Regular supervision
A place to think, not just report.
Supervision gives you protected time to discuss the child’s progress, difficult moments, family impact, training needs and the support that would make a difference. It should be honest, constructive and focused on safe care.
Your supervising social worker also coordinates with the wider professional network and helps make sure agreed actions do not get lost between meetings.
You may not need every part of the support network every day. What matters is knowing it is ready when you do.
Support built around real family lifeTake the first step
Could fostering be part of your story?
Ask your questions in a relaxed, confidential conversation with our Manchester team.