Right now there are children in the Isle of Man who need the support of Foster Carers to help bring some stability into their lives. You can make a difference now – join Fostering First and help vulnerable children thrive within your community.
Could you:
- Help a child cope during a difficult time?
- Offer understanding and nurture to a child who may show their emotions through their behaviour?
- Give time and commitment to helping a child adjust to being part of your family?
Do you:
- Want to work as part of a team with Fostering First to support the interests of children?
- Want to benefit from our support and training to help develop your skills and confidence in the fostering role?
Who can Foster?
Foster Carers come from all walks of life…
- It’s OK to be married, divorced, single or co-habiting.
- You need to be over 21. If you’re coming up to retirement or just starting out, we want to hear from you!
- Age is not as important as the ability to care for a child.
- Some Carers have children. Some don’t.
- Some Carers are home owners. Some are not.
What is involved?
Foster Care falls into several categories:
- Short Term
This is when you take a child into your home where often the plan for the child is an eventual return home. Timescales can be from a few weeks to several months. - Long Term
This is when children are unable to return home and need a long term permanent home. - Emergency
This is when a child come into care suddenly. They will remain with you usually for a short while until further plans have been made for them. - Respite Care
This is providing regular care to childen for short periods of time as a support to birth families or other Foster Carers.
How do we help?
At Fostering First we will provide you with:
- A comprehensive Foster Care preparation programme.
- Ongoing training packages throughout your fostering career.
- Financial remuneration to cover the expenses of caring for a child.
- A Fostering Link Worker who will visit at regular intervals to support you in your fostering role.
If you could offer a home to a Manx child in need then we want to hear from you. Please contact a team member today by calling 01624 631947 or e mailing us.
