Many children in Derby need fostering. Whether you are new to fostering or an experienced foster carer, we have placements that will suit your specific family dynamic. We offer 24/7 support, peer support, regular activities and free training.
If you’re considering becoming a foster parent, choose a fostering agency with local teams who will be with you every step.
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.
One of the most established fostering agencies in Derby, we work with local authorities to place children and young people in homes where they can thrive.
As a foster carer with us, you’ll have unparalleled access to professional support and excellent free training in and around Derby. We want you to thrive too, being the best you can be in your role as foster carer.
On top of this, carers who are fostering in Derby have a large and active peer network that includes several local support groups.
It started to feel like home within the first week.
We are a fabulous team, we all bend over backwards to support each other through any given situation, from personal difficulties, to cover meetings, duty and Out of Hours. Someone will always help out a colleague in any situation.
We always offer a kind listening ear to each other and great professional advice on cases. We have a great deal of fun and laughter, in amongst our very high standards of professionalism and extremely hard work. We set the standards high and all share a sense of pride in all we do.
Dozens children and young people are awaiting foster parents in Derby. This figure is in the hundreds for the East Midlands. National Fostering Group has local offices across the Midlands. This includes Birmingham, Leicester, Coventry, Peterborough, Nottingham, Staffordshire, Leicester, Long Eaton and Bromsgrove.