Orange Grove Fostercare has an urgent need for Foster Carers of children over 8 years old, teenagers and sibling groups. There is a national shortage of Foster Carers for these children and priority will be given to potential carers who express an interest in meeting the needs of these children. Listed below are several types of foster care in order of need.

Teenagers

Teenagers desperately need carers who are able to listen to them and help them make sense of the world and their role within it. Patience and understanding are crucial qualities for Foster Carers of this age group. An ability to lay down clear and fair boundaries is a must.

If your application is successful and you are approved as an Orange Grove Foster Carer for this age group you may need to liaise with schools and/or colleges on a regular basis.

Sibling groups

Orange Grove Fostercare believes that where possible siblings should be kept together. At times of separation from their parents or under a severe sense of loss siblings take comfort from the stability they get from each other. Taking more than one foster child into your home may seem a daunting task, however you will receive all the support you need.

Parent and baby

Becoming a parent can be an overwhelming task. If, however, you are young and totally alone the prospect of becoming a parent can be both confusing and terrifying. If you feel you are able to help a young parent or a young parent-to-be then please call us.

Special needs

Some children have special needs, these could be physical, behavioural or educational. Children with special needs require specialist care and attention. If you are approved as a Special Needs Foster Carer you may find yourself working with specialist educational or medical staff. You will learn a great deal about the needs of children who require specialised support and during the process you will also learn about the special qualities you have in yourself.

Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Young People

Some Foster Carers are able to accept young people who are deemed to be unaccompanied asylum seekers, where their residency status within the UK is yet to be determined. Our Agency is able to provide additional training for Foster Carers offering this service.

Solo Placements

We train specific Foster Carers who are available to take young people whose needs are so complex, thus requiring a higher level of support and supervision. This precludes the placement of any other young person within the fostering household. If requested, and by arrangement with the placing authority, additional support services can be made available. These young people can not be placed in a Foster home with any other children, and often the Foster Carer has special skills and will receive specific training for solo placements.