Business Details
33 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Fostering Services in Blyth
Adolescent & Childrens Trust Fostering, established in 1993, is the UK's largest dedicated fostering charity committed to enhancing the lives of vulnerable children and young people. With over three decades of experience, we prioritise the well-being of foster carers and the children in their care through comprehensive 24/7 support, tailored training programmes, and generous fostering allowances. Our charitable status ensures all surplus income is reinvested into services for foster families and care-experienced individuals.We advocate for systemic change within the care system while providing localised support through nine regional teams across England, Wales, and Scotland. Our approach combines professional expertise with a community-driven ethos, offering innovative services such as specialist education and health support to achieve long-term positive outcomes for children and young people.
Services
Fostering Support
Foster Carer Training
Fostering Allowance
24/7 Support
Types of Fostering
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 support through dedicated Supervising Social Workers
- Our fostering allowances include additional payments for birthdays and festivals
- We offer comprehensive training to develop fostering skills
- As a charity, all surplus income supports foster families directly
- We have specialist education and health services for young people
What people say
Exceptional 24/7 support
Generous financial allowances
Comprehensive training programmes
Charitable reinvestment ethos
Specialist education services
Services
Fostering Support
Our 24/7 fostering support ensures carers receive immediate assistance through dedicated Supervising Social Workers. With manageable caseloads, our team provides personalised guidance and emergency help at any hour. This round-the-clock availability gives foster carers confidence in handling complex situations while maintaining their wellbeing.
Foster Carer Training
Our comprehensive training programme develops essential fostering skills through both foundational and advanced modules. Carers gain expertise in trauma-informed care, behaviour management, and educational support. Continuous professional development opportunities enable carers to expand their capabilities and take on new challenges within fostering.
Fostering Allowance
Adolescent & Childrens Trust provides generous fostering allowances covering daily care costs with additional payments for special occasions. Carers receive birthday, holiday, and festival supplements alongside long-service awards. Our Council Tax Contribution Scheme and discretionary financial support ensure carers receive appropriate financial recognition for their vital work.
24/7 Support
Our out-of-hours support service operates continuously with dedicated teams available for urgent matters. Foster carers can access immediate assistance for crisis situations, safeguarding concerns, or emotional support needs. This uninterrupted availability ensures carers never face challenging circumstances without professional backup.
Types of Fostering
We offer diverse fostering arrangements including short-term, long-term, and sibling group placements. Our flexible approach accommodates varying care needs while matching carers' capabilities with appropriate placements. This variety enables carers to choose arrangements that best suit their personal circumstances and skills.
Questions
What support do foster carers receive?
Our carers receive 24/7 support from dedicated Supervising Social Workers and access to specialist education and health services.
Are foster carers paid?
Yes, approved carers receive generous allowances including additional payments for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions.
What training is provided?
We offer comprehensive training programmes covering essential fostering skills and continuous professional development opportunities.
Can I foster if working full-time?
Yes, many of our carers work part-time or full-time while providing foster care.
What makes TACT different?
As a charity, we reinvest all surplus income into services for foster families and care-experienced individuals.
How long does approval take?
The assessment process typically takes 4-6 months, including training and home visits.
