Find out if you could be a foster carer
In a few simple questions, you’ll know if you’re suitable to apply to become a foster carer.
Can you help a child thrive? Dozens of children need foster care in Suffolk. You could be new to fostering. Or you could be an experienced carer who’d like to transfer to a local agency with national support. What matters most is that you can provide a child with a safe, supportive home environment. That’s why we’re here to help you throughout your fostering journey.
National Fostering Group is the largest independent fostering agency in the UK with local agency coverage across all regions.
This means that when you choose one of our independent fostering agencies in Suffolk, you’ll benefit from local support from your specialist team. But you’ll also benefit from all the training, perks and professional support we provide at a national level. As well as our generous weekly fostering payments.
We provide long-term and short-term foster care in Suffolk, including emergency fostering and respite care options. This means you can foster in the way that works best for you.
Get the support you need on your foster care journey with our independent foster care agency in Suffolk.
NFA East is one of the largest and most established fostering agencies within the National Fostering Group. We host local groups and events across the East of England, to make sure that all our foster parents, from beginners to experienced carers, receive the support they need.
As a carer with National Fostering Group, you can expect our Suffolk fostering allowances to be generous. Our average foster carer pay is around £24,500 a year (£2,040 on average per month). This is far higher than the government’s recommended weekly allowance. For most foster carers in Suffolk, this will be tax free.
Some types of fostering placement pay more than £35,000 a year. For example, if you provide care that requires specialist skills and training, you may be paid more.
Learn more about foster care payments
If you’re ready to foster in Suffolk, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s how you can get started:
