Transfer to Clifford House
Transferring between fostering agencies is a big decision. Read on to discover why Clifford House could be the perfect place for you and the children you foster.
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Why should I transfer to a new fostering agency?
As a foster parent, you and the children in your care deserve nothing but the very best support. You might decide it’s time to transfer from your current fostering agency or Local Authority if…
- You and the children in your care are not receiving wrap-around support, tailored to your individual needs
- You feel as though you’re not being heard
- You receive inadequate financial support
- You aren’t given new and interesting training opportunities
- Potential matches are infrequent or don’t take your needs into account
- You feel alone in your fostering journey
Here at Clifford House, we offer answers to all of the above, all provided by a small, local team which has the time, resources and desire to really get to know you and your family’s needs.
Joining Clifford House
Joining Clifford House is a lot easier than you may think. Our process is streamlined for experienced foster parents like you, and you will receive comprehensive support every step of the way. Throughout the transfer process, we will work closely with you and your existing agency or Local Authority to make the process as streamlined as possible.
We’ll use our collective knowledge and experience to guide you while ensuring that everyone involved, including you, any children who may currently be in your care and your own children are all fully supported.
Discover everything you need to know about transferring to Clifford House
Download Clifford House’s Guide to Transferring Foster Agency to discover why you should make the switch to our friendly and welcoming fostering family today.
Holistic Support
Fostering is a team effort, so you can rely on us to be by your side on every step of your mission to provide children with safe, loving care. Here are just some of our fantastic ways of supporting your family to thrive:
- 24/7 support and advice via our helpline
- Ongoing training opportunities
- Group support sessions for foster parents
- A competitive fostering allowance
- A mentoring scheme led by experienced foster parents
- Access to support from therapists and educational specialists
- Tailored support for your foster children and your own children
- Fun-filled family events where the whole Clifford House family gets together
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Our training opportunities
With 20 years of experience in supporting foster carers and children, our dedicated team have the resources, time and expertise to make sure you have access to comprehensive trauma-informed training which is informed by the latest scientific research. We take a relaxed, informative and inclusive approach to training, ensuring that we work flexibly around your schedule to provide you with opportunities to develop your fostering knowledge.
Our training is accessible either face-to-face at our friendly office in Bromsgrove or online via Microsoft Teams; whether you join us virtually or in person, you’ll have the opportunity to make friends with other foster parents and share your experiences during our training sessions. You can also take part in e-learning courses at any time which suits you.
Our financial support
We offer a competitive fostering allowance, which far exceeds the fostering allowance offered by most Local Authorities. With Clifford House, you could receive up to £475 per week, per child in your care. As well as our generous fostering allowances, you’ll also receive:
- Access to our exclusive discounts platform, ‘The Exchange’
- A financial package to help you celebrate holidays and birthdays with your foster child
- Free days out arranged by Clifford House where you can meet other foster families
Try our fostering finance calculator below to see how much you might be entitled to as a Clifford House foster parent.
Our matching process
We understand just how important the matching process is, so we work hard to really get to know your family’s needs to ensure that we can match you with the children who you can provide the best quality of care for. We’ll take your preferences into account during matching, and do all we can to ensure that your foster family home will be a happy, harmonious environment.
As an agency, we maintain positive relationships with Local Authorities. We have many potential matching opportunities for our foster parents due to serving high-demand areas such as Birmingham, the largest Local Authority in Europe. There are many children in Worcestershire and the West Midlands just waiting to find the right home for them, and we will work hard with you to ensure that they can find it and thrive as a part of your family.
Begin your journey with Clifford House today!
Thinking about transferring to Clifford House? That’s fantastic news! Simply get in touch with us by filling in our online form or alternatively, call 0845 618 2680. Our team will arrange an informal chat with you and will tell you everything there is to know about fostering with us. We can’t wait for you to join the Clifford House family!
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