Why choose Action for Children?

90% of foster carers felt the service they received from Action for Children had made their job easier and over 90% said that they rate our support as very good or good.

"I don't think I could work with a more caring or knowledgeable organisation."
Action for Children foster carer

Action for Children values its foster carers very highly. Our friendly and approachable team will support you so you can support children and young people to grow with hope and confidence.

• Excellent support: we provide 24-hour support. You can phone us whenever you need assistance. You will also have regular discussions with your own fostering social worker for support and guidance.

• Continuous training and development: we are committed to helping our carers develop further skills, knowledge and qualifications. During the application process, you'll attend a course to learn more about fostering. You'll also have continuous training and development opportunities throughout your career.

• Careful matching: we carefully match the needs of the children and young people with your skills and experience.

• Experienced children's charity: as an experienced UK children's charity, we put children at the centre of everything we do, and share your passion for transforming children and young people's lives.

• Breaks when you need them: being a foster carer can be exhausting, so we make sure our foster carers get regular paid breaks.

• Competitive allowances and fees: by being paid, carers are able to focus their time and skills on caring for children and young people. You will be given allowances to cover the costs of care and recreational expenses and paid a generous fee to reflect the complex work you do as a carer.

• Support groups and social events: we organise events where you can meet with other foster carers and learn from each other.

Contact us

Do something life changing. Foster.
For a free information pack or more information on fostering fill out our simple, online contact form., call 0845 200 5162 or read our fostering report.