Becoming a foster carer could be the most rewarding thing you do but it can be challenging at times. Foster with Bucks are here to support you on your fostering journey so you can give the best care to our children. We help you grow so you can help our children grow and build a future.
When you join Foster with Bucks you join our welcoming and caring foster care community. We offer 24/7 support, extensive training, highly competitive financial allowances and a new generous perks and benefits package.
Could you foster
Being a foster carer is a big commitment, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. No one comes to fostering ready-made. We will support you every step of the way and can help you develop the skills to become the best foster carer you can be. You may not realise some of the skills and experience you already have can help you on your fostering journey.
- If you can wipe away tears and be there when they need you…
- If you can be a shoulder to cry on...
- If you can listen without judgement…
- If you can show kindness and empathy…
- If you can be patient and stay calm under pressure…
- If you can put others first…
- If you can solve problems…
- If you can work as part of a team…
- If you can adapt…
- If you can teach…
- If you can protect…
- If you can care…
- If you can set boundaries…
…. you could be a foster carer.
You can apply to become a foster carer if you:
- have a spare room exclusively for a child
- are single, married, in a relationship, already have children or are from the LGBTQ+ community.
- are over 21 years old; and
- have indefinite leave to remain, or full residency in the UK
Caring for our carers
How we will support you on your fostering journey
- training: regular, high-quality training – from child protection and paediatric first aid to understanding trauma and parenting and caring for teens.
- financial support: we offer highly competitive allowance rates
- unique benefits and perks package: from council tax refunds to free access to leisure experiences, garden waste collection and parking in council owned car parks and more.
- 24/7 emergency support
- family support groups: for sons and daughters of our foster carers.
- mental health support: designated CAMHS worker for consultations and mental health training and services
- family workers highly skilled child and family workers who offer direct work to children.
- events: annual awards evening to celebrate our foster carers and regular family events for everyone to enjoy and meet other carers and children.
- keep you up to date: sign up for newsletter updates
Connect with our foster care community
Our friendly Foster with Bucks team and foster carers will be attending events across Buckinghamshire. Stop by and chat and ask any questions you have about fostering and joining our community:
- Saturday 17 August: Wycombe Pride, High Wycombe
- Friday 23 August: Pride in the Park Aylesbury
- Saturday 24 August: Live in the Park, Aylesbury
- Wednesday 28 August: Buckinghamshire Council Community Action Day, Chesham
- Thursday 29 August: Bucks County Show, Aylesbury
Come to an event
If you don't catch the team at these events and want to know more about joining our fostering community, book your place on one of our free regular online Fostering Information Evenings.
Sign up nowYou can also follow us on social media:
- Facebook: @FosterBucks
- X: @FosterWithBucks
- Instagram: @fosterwithbucks
Chat to us
Telephone: 01296 674 973
Email: [email protected]
Online: Enquire about fostering