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 make a difference to a child’s life? Across Burnley and nearby areas, children are waiting for a foster family to help them thrive. You might be new to fostering, or you could be an experienced carer who’d like to transfer. Either way, we’ll support you on your journey to become a foster carer in Burnley.
National Fostering Group is the largest independent fostering agency in the UK with superb agency coverage across all regions – meaning you have the support of a team close to you.
When you choose our independent foster care agency in Burnley, 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.
As a foster carer in Burnley you could offer long-term, short-term or emergency foster care, depending on what works best for you. You’ll also have the option to foster individual children, siblings, children with disabilities or refugee children. It all comes down to your training, experience and preferences.
Get the support you need on your foster care journey with our independent foster care agency in Burnley.
At Fostering Solutions North West we work with more than 290 foster parents and more than 390 children across the North West, including Burnley, Bradford and Manchester. We build long-term relationships with our foster carers – some have been with us for more than 15 years. Will you join us?
Learn more about Fostering Solutions North West
At National Fostering Group, 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 Burnley, this payment 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 Burnley, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s how you can get started:
