Fostering in Birmingham
Earn on average, £24,540 tax-free, per year for each child you foster.
There are over 700 children in care in Birmingham which is why we need your help to provide a safe and loving home to a vulnerable child or young person.
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Why foster with Clifford House?
We’re a small and local friendly independent fostering agency based in the West Midlands, who have been improving the lives of children and young people for over 25 years.
Our strength lies in our size and ability to create a strong sense of family. When you foster with us, you’ll soon get to know all our welcoming team who will become like your second family. They will take the time to get to know you and your family to offer personalised, around-the-clock support and tailored guidance to help you provide the best care to your foster children.
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Starting your journey to become a foster parent can be daunting, that’s why from the moment you enquire, right through to caring for your first foster child, we’ll be there every step of the way. Get started and discover everything you need to know about fostering by downloading our brochure.
Meet our foster parent Phil
What can I say, foster caring is life-changing. It’s the most rewarding thing you can do. To know that you are going to impact somebody’s life for the better is one of the greatest gifts any job can give you.
Can you become a foster carer in Birmingham?
Our foster parents come from all walks of life and backgrounds. The initial requirements to foster are that:
- You’re over 21 years old
- You have the legal right to live and work in the UK
- You have a spare bedroom that’s always available to a child
- You’re passionate about making a difference
Want a bit more information to help you decide whether fostering is for you? Whatever your question, we are here to help. Fill in an enquiry form and a member of our friendly fostering team will get back to you.
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The majority of the children we have fostered are grown up and have moved on, they still come to visit us. They know that our door is always open.
Become a foster carer with Clifford House and you’ll benefit from:
- Generous allowance of on average £24,540 per year for each child in your care
- Annual birthday and religious festival allowances
- Excellent support from your local Clifford House team
- Full training programme to give you the skills you need
- 24/7 support from a qualified social worker
- 2 weeks of paid respite per year
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A Welcome from Lesley Greenfield, Registered Manager at Clifford House
To give you a little idea about who Clifford House are, we’re a small independent fostering agency based in the West Midlands with a big beating heart. One of the most important things to us is creating a strong sense of family in everything we do.
We’re small enough to know all our families and children, and have a friendly and professional team who will provide you with the quality training and support you need to make a real difference. Being a foster parent is life changing – for you, your family and the children in your care – and we’re committed to making it the very best experience it can be for everyone.
To learn more on what it takes to become a foster parent, please fill out our enquiry form and a member of our friendly team will be in touch with you.
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Whether you’re ready to start your journey or just want to chat to an expert, we’re here to help.
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