Why Foster in Lancaster With Olive Branch?
Fostering isn’t easy. But it’s easier with the right support network around you. As part of fostering with us, you will be fully supported at every step of your journey.
Fostering in Lancaster
Become a foster parent in Lancaster and change a child’s life today.
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Become a foster carer in Lancaster
Every year, thousands of children in Lancaster and the surrounding areas need a safe and loving home. These children deserve stability, care, and someone to believe in them - and that’s where foster carers like you come in.
When you foster with us in Lancaster, you won’t be doing it alone. Our expert team will be by your side every step of the way, offering 24/7 support from a dedicated social worker, specialist training, and a competitive allowance to help you on your journey.
Whether you're single, in a relationship, or looking to foster as a family, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re thinking about fostering, get in touch today and start changing lives.
24/7 365 days a year access to an on-call social worker.
Guaranteed face-to-face time with your social worker every month.
Direct access to the senior management team, who are always happy to hear from foster carers.
Be part of a community of hundreds of carers with quarterly forums and catchups.
Get a child social care advocate who works directly with foster children and your family.
Know you’ll have a whole team of specialists who’ll have your back the entire time.
The Olive Branch team support us all along the way. We don’t feel alone, which is why we feel it’s so important to be with an agency. Our Supervising Social Worker is great, but anytime you need to speak to someone about anything, even if you just need a moan, someone at Olive Branch is always there to pick up the phone. – James, an Olive Branch Foster Carer
Why foster?
Fostering is one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever do. What other career allows you to look back and say that you truly made a difference? But that isn’t the only reason to become a foster carer. You'll develop unique skills and experiences found nowhere else, it will enrich your life as no other career can, and you'll receive plenty of training and support to help your professional development as well.
Can I foster?
To become a foster carer in Lancaster, you need to meet the following criteria:
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Over 21 years old (there’s no maximum age limit).
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Be in good physical and mental health.
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Have a spare bedroom.
It is also really important that you have the right character. Our carers are kind, patient, friendly, dedicated, and mature enough to handle the demands of the role.
Allowances and benefits
We understand that fostering can be a demanding full-time commitment. That’s why we make sure that we look after our carers. Our allowance and benefits include:
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A generous fostering allowance designed to support the carer and create a healthy environment for the young person.
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Petrol allowances and cost of living support.
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Family outings and social events.
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Thousands of high-street discounts with access to our rewards platform.
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Training, support and skills development so you never stop learning.
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24/7 access to your social worker 365 days a year.
Start your fostering journey today…
Starting your fostering journey doesn’t have to be hard. Just fill out the form below, and one of our team members will get in touch with you.
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Still have questions about fostering?
Choose a date and time on the calendar below, and our fostering advisor will give you a call to discuss any questions you might have.