Support

Time Out Fostering believes that support is an essential element of successful fostering. So we therefore offer the following:

24-hour telephone support, 356 days a year.
A Supervising Social Worker (SSW)allocated to each family.
A back up worker and and on duty worker will be available for support.
Supervison at least every three weeks at home.
Frequent telephone calls from your SSW.
The SSW will support carers in working with Local Authorities and other professionals.
Time Out Fostering will support at meetings such as reviews.
Time Out Fostering will provide regular training/development work.
Time Out Fostering will promote an optional network of confidential support among carer(s) or group meetings.
Time out Fostering will pay for Fostering Network membership.
The SSW will support the whole family, including birth children.
Time Out Fostering will encourage and provide opportunities for further career development.
Opportunity for feedback.
Extra resources for the placements.
Appropriate respite - 1 days paid respite for each month fostering, paid in August and February.

If you require any advice about income tax and fostering visit http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/foster-carers.htm