Future Families
Driven by Children's Needs
Choosing to become a foster parent is a wonderful and life-changing journey. Join a community of 150+ expert carers providing stability and therapeutic care that children need to flourish.
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New to Fostering
Choosing to become a foster parent and deciding to give something back to society is a wonderful and life-changing experience. At Future Families, we guide you through every step of the journey with dedicated support and expert training.
- Full assessment support from dedicated social workers
- Comprehensive training programme included
- Competitive fostering allowance from day one
Existing Foster Carer
If you are an approved foster carer with or without a placement and would like to discuss the option to transfer to Future Families, we'd love to hear from you. Our fast-track assessment makes switching seamless.
- Fast-track transfer assessment available
- Enhanced fostering allowances
- Dedicated support from qualified social workers
About Future Families
Future Families was created to close the gap between massive national agencies and small local ones. We offer the professional infrastructure of a large organization, including our team of 150+ social workers, while maintaining the warmth and personal connection of a local community hub.
- Therapeutic fostering and adoption specialists
- Ongoing clinical support and training
- Expert-led mission with local community focus
Our Story
Future Families is one of the most progressive independent fostering agencies in the UK. At any one time, more than 65,000 children in England are in the care system, and as the population grows so does the number of children requiring foster homes.
We provide high-quality and innovative family placements to children in care. Managed by a team of experienced, qualified professionals who deliver innovative and needs-led services to children and young people in foster care.
Social Workers
Placements Made
What Sets Future Families Apart
Excellent Support
Local support with a progressive, up-to-date training programme tailored to each carer's needs.
Competitive Allowances
Competitive fostering allowances designed to cover children's needs and compensate your professional work.
Effective Matching
Careful matching of placements with your family to ensure the best outcomes for children and carers alike.
Experienced Team
Qualified professionals with decades of social work experience to undertake your assessment and support you.
Clinical Oversight
Our clinical team provides constant expert oversight for every therapeutic fostering placement.
Passionate Community
A loyal, committed community of carers and staff who are passionate about changing children's lives.
Types of Fostering
Every child has different needs. We offer various ways you can help provide a safe, loving home.
Short-term Fostering
Providing care for a few weeks or months while permanent plans are made for a child's future.
Learn More →Long-term Fostering
Becoming a child's stable family until they reach adulthood and independence.
Learn More →Emergency Care
Being available at short notice to provide a safe haven for a child in an urgent situation.
Learn More →Respite Fostering
Providing weekend or holiday care to give other foster parents a well-deserved break.
Learn More →Know All About Fostering
Fostering is a way of providing a stable family life for children who are unable to live with their parents.
Why Foster?
Fostering gives children a chance to thrive in a safe, secure, loving and caring home environment.
Learn More →What is Fostering?
A way of providing a stable family life for children and young people who need a safe home.
Learn More →How to Foster
We guide you through the assessment process with training and dedicated support every step of the way.
Learn More →Therapeutic Fostering
Fostering is more than just providing a room. It is about providing a safe harbour. At Future Families, we specialize in therapeutic placements, meaning you receive advanced training in how to support children through emotional and behavioural challenges.
- Competitive professional allowance
- Dedicated local social worker
- Advanced therapeutic training included
Expert Therapeutic Care
Our clinical team provides constant oversight for every therapeutic placement.
Forever Families
Adoption is a legal and emotional lifelong bond. We focus on finding homes for children who have often waited the longest. We don't stop once the legal order is signed: our adoption team provides lifelong support for the unique journey of adoptive parenting.
What Our Carers Say
"Future Families has been incredible from day one. The support from our social worker is outstanding, and the training helped us feel confident about our fostering journey."
Sarah M.
Foster Carer, London
"Transferring to Future Families was the best decision we ever made. The allowance is competitive, and the local community hub makes us feel we're never alone."
James T.
Foster Carer, Birmingham
"The therapeutic training was a game-changer. We feel equipped to support our foster child through every challenge. The 24/7 support line gives us total peace of mind."
Rachel A.
Foster Carer, Manchester
Common Questions
How long does the assessment process take?
Typically, the process takes between 4 to 6 months. This allows us to get to know you, conduct required checks, and provide you with the training you need to feel confident and ready.
Do I get paid for fostering?
Yes. Foster carers receive a professional allowance designed to cover the costs of caring for a child and to provide you with an income for the professional work you do.
Can I foster if I work full-time?
Many of our foster carers work part-time or have flexible arrangements. The key requirement is that you can meet the needs of the child placed with you. We'll discuss this during your assessment.
Do I need a spare room?
Yes, every foster child needs their own bedroom. This is a regulatory requirement to ensure the child has their own safe, personal space in your home.
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Our intake team is led by qualified social workers who understand your journey. No call centres, just expert care.
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Email Us
info@futurefamilies.org
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Founded by experienced directors with combined social work experience amounting to decades.
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