Donate Search Menu Learn about fostering Support, training and fees We'll support you with the skills you need to give children the best chance in life Get your information pack You'll receive high quality support and guidance throughout your fostering journey We're here to help you grow into your role as a foster carer. Here is what you can expect from us. 24-hour support All our foster carers have a dedicated supervising social worker. They’ll give you one-to-one help and advice whenever you need it. You can also get in touch with us at any time of the day or night. Extensive training Our foster carers follow an annual training calendar. Sessions cover the essentials, like child safety and development, as well as policies and procedures. We also run specialist training and explain some of the issues young people deal with, like bullying on social media and gang culture. You’ll get ideas, resources and tools to help you. What's it like fostering with Action for Children? Read Annette and Lloyd's story Regular support groups These give you the chance to get together and meet people doing the same amazing thing. Most of our services have a “buddy system” where new foster carers are paired up with more experienced people. Our fostering ambassadors will also make sure your opinions are listened to. Fees and allowances We want you to know that you can afford to care for a child. Being a foster carer is skilled and dedicated work. You’ll get fees and expenses to support yourself and the children living with you. This means you can focus on caring without worrying about money. Foster carers can be eligible for tax breaks from the government. Find out about fees in your area Request your information pack Benefits and discounts All our foster carers are registered with The Fostering Network. This gives you access to support and offers. You’ll be able to use our Health Assured wellbeing package and get discounts on lots of great brands. Happy times Making happy memories is so important. We organise fun days out during the school holidays, giving you and the children you look after the chance to try something different. Interested in fostering? Request your information pack or call us on 0845 200 5162 Get your info pack Share this page Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Copy link You may also like Learn about fostering See what fostering we offer, who we look for and what to expect when you get in touch "It's about being part of a bigger family" 26 June 2020 Foster carer hub Explore resources and advice for Action for Children foster carers, including our fostering handbook Request your fostering information pack Fill out our form to learn more about fostering with Action for Children, including support and fees Safe and happy childhood Action for Children protects and supports children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Jobs Blog Newsletter Media centre Contact us Accessibility Privacy policy Cookie policy Terms and conditions Make a difference, help us change lives Donate now Follow us Registered address, 3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AG. Action for Children is a charity (1097940/SC038092) and a company limited by guarantee (England and Wales No. 04764232). © Action for Children 2021 We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website and improve our marketing. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. You can change your settings at any time. Cookies Settings