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Enquire nowEmergency fostering
Emergency carers provide a safe space when there is an immediate safety risk and a child has been removed from their family.
You'll support children for a brief period until other carers are available, or until the child can return to their birth family.
You'll need to be able to provide a nurturing and safe space and look after children of all ages and needs. Children can arrive from stressful situations, often at little notice and in unsociable hours.
Why become an emergency foster carer
As well as our normal benefits, emergency foster carers will:
Provide a safe home to children in a time of need.
Receive a 100% Council Tax exemption.
Foster flexibly on a schedule that suits you.
Receive specialist training.
Who can be an emergency foster carer
Over 21s of any background, relationship status, sexual orientation, working status, or faith can be emergency foster carers. You just need:
- A desire to make a difference and develop as a foster carer
- A spare bedroom in stable accommodation
- No child-related convictions
- Some childcare experience
If you are patient and compassionate and can provide the appropriate support to help children in an emergency, this could be a very rewarding fostering role for you and your family to consider.
Fees
If you agree to provide emergency duty support and a child is placed with you out of office hours, you could be paid an additional £250 plus your daily rate.