When you are ready to start your journey, these are the steps you'll take with wholistic
MAKE AN ENQUIRY
Step 1
Use our enquiry form below to contact us and we request an information pack. Once received a member of the Wholistic team will be in touch at a suitable time to explain the process.
HOME VISIT
Step 2
We’ll pay a visit to you at home to learn more about you. We'll also learn about your family and your home. This is a chance for you to ask us any questions in person. If you want to proceed with us, we can then complete the paperwork required to get the process started.
APPLICATION FORM
Step 3
We'll need to get your application filled in which you can do online - at this point, your officially an stage 1 applicant.
TRAINING
Step 4
You’ll be invited to attend a mandatory pre-approval training course that gives you important details as well as useful insight into what to expect as a foster carer.
ASSESSMENT
Step 5
After you’ve successfully finishing the course, you’ll be allocated your assessor who will begin your Form F Assessment. This in-depth information-gathering process will inform the application report that will be submitted to an independent Fostering Panel for review.
PANEL
Step 6
Now, your completed application report goes to a group of fostering, educational and care professionals, known as a Fostering Panel. The panel will review, talk to you and make a recommendation to the ADM (Agency Decision Maker)
FIRST CHILD
Step 7
After your pre-approval training course has been completed and the ADM has approved your application, you’ll be ready for your first child. Congratulations - you are now a foster carer.
Why Become a foster carer?
Being a foster carer has many great benefits. Here are just a few things that can happen as a result of fostering children and young people
You care about children and want them to have a chance in life.
YOU'RE NEEDED
Foster carers provide an essential service but, there is an ongoing shortage of carers for our children
PAY & ALLOWANCES
Most foster carers would do it for the love but, bills need to be paid. We offer a competitive weekly allowance.
SUPPORT & BENEFITS
Fostering works best when children and foster families are both happy. We work tirelessly to ensure our families feel supported and helped all the way.
Transfer to us
Everything you need to know about transferring to wholistic fostering.
WHY TRANSFER
If you feel like you aren't valued or you aren't getting the matches you want - talk to us and see how we are different.
You may be wondering if you want to transfer and have a child in place already can you transfer with them. The answer is yes, it's normal for children in care to stay with a carer if the carer transfers.
Sometimes, clicking with your social worker and enjoying the agencies training can make all the difference. Just two reasons our carers love us - we think you will too.
We've tried to answer your questions on our website but, if you still have questions and can't find what you need - please call us - we're very friendly and always happy to help.
"We have found that wholistic fostering are always happy to offer sound and professional advice whenever you need it. We feel that they really make you feel part of their family."
