Thinking about fostering?
Take your first steps by speaking to Olive Branch Fostering today
Begin your fostering journey with Olive Branch Fostering today
Since 2015, we have supported hundreds of foster families who have positively changed the lives of so many young people. This is what drives us to provide the best fostering service possible.
We are a locally based, friendly, and professional foster care agency that work tirelessly to offer round the clock support for our foster families. Children are at the heart of everything we do. This is why we provide a family focused support system for our carers, supporting you through every step of the journey, from the initial enquiry to a foster carer assessment and beyond.
Finding out more is easy...
Our fostering advisors offer plenty of guidance and advice. They will talk you through what’s involved in fostering and the fostering assessment process. They will answer any questions you may have on the foster carer checks, fostering allowances, and anything else you can think of. To get in touch, complete the short form below, give us a call, or pre-book a call back at a time that suits you.
''It was great to book an evening call when we were both home from work. Sarah called us at the time we requested, we felt comfortable to ask lots of questions and she spent her time explaining things in more detail for us.''
Book a call with a friendly fostering advisor
Select a date and time using the calendar below and our fostering advisor will call you back for an initial chat about fostering and answer any questions you may have.
Common Questions
Generally, the process takes between 4 to 5 months, but this can sometimes take longer depending on individual circumstances. As the process starts, you will be allocated your own social worker who will talk you through each step and help you complete any paperwork as part of your fostering assessment.
How much does fostering pay is one of our most frequently asked questions! Once you are approved as a foster carer and allocated your first placement, an allowance will be calculated based on your experience and the circumstances of the child/children placed with you. Fostering a child or young person is unique each time – allowances also differ to reflect this. Our knowledgeable team will be happy to run through this with you. If you would like to book a call back click here.
During the assessment process numerous checks will be undertaken to evaluate your suitability as a potential foster carer. These will include a medical check, personal and professional references, and a DBS check. This may seem daunting, but they are in place to safeguard and protect our children and young people.
As part of the foster carer assessment, you will be allocated a dedicated assessor who will visit and work with you to produce a fostering assessment document (Form F) which will contain details about you, your skills, and relevant life experiences to demonstrate your suitability as a foster carer.
Your dedicated assessor and the team at Olive Branch will be available to provide advice and support throughout the carer assessment process and beyond.