Transfer to us - Foster for East Midlands

Are you considering switching from another fostering agency? Here you'll find everything you need to know about how you can transfer quickly and easily with our support at Foster for East Midlands.

Who can transfer fostering service?

We are here to make your transfer as quick, easy and simple as possible.

We can help If your family is moving into the area and you'd like to register with us
You can transfer to us if you want to move from another fostering agency
If you've previously fostered and you'd like to return, we'd love to hear from you

Why do foster carers transfer?

We urgently need more foster carers for children and young people of all ages.

Have you struggled getting suitable matches through another fostering agency?
Maybe you're finding you have gaps without children and need more financial security?
Perhaps over time, you've found your current agency isn't right for you or you want to directly help the community around you?
Do you want to foster for a not-for-profit organisation?

Could you share your home to shape their future? You don't need to be a 'full time' foster carer to transfer to us, we need emergency and short break foster carers, too.

Transferring to Foster for East Midlands

Our team have lots of experience supporting foster carers through the transfer process

We are able to offer high levels of support to transferring, new and returning foster carers.

Why foster with us?

Take a look at our benefits page and support and training page for more details

Our foster carer buddy scheme welcomes and supports carers who are new to our community
We offer extensive support and will be starting to integrate the Mockingbird family model for some of our foster carers
We have a host of events, activities and support groups for the fostering community

Our simple 5-step transfer process

Transferring to us is easier and quicker than your original approval

Step 1 - Contact us

When you contact us, one of our team will get in touch to explore if a move is right for you.

Step 2 - Start your transfer

When you decide to start the transfer process, we will allocate you a social worker, who will update your assessment. They will also contact your current agency to discuss the timing of your transfer and to arrange to read your fostering files.

We will plan the timing to avoid disruption to any children you care for.

Step 3 - Your faster fostering assessment

Your social worker will visit you at home to update your assessment information. We'll add all your valuable fostering experience to your previous form. This will be a quicker process than your last assessment.

Step 4 - The fostering panel

A fostering panel will review your updated report and make a recommendation about your approval.

Step 5 - Setting your start date

After formal approval, we will jointly agree the end date or your agency approval and also agree the date your approval will start.

Frequently asked questions

Some common queries around transfers.

What's a typical fostering transfer timeline?

The transfer process is typically quicker than going through the approval process from scratch. While each case is different, you could transfer to us within a few months.

Can I transfer with a child I care for?

Foster carers can usually transfer with children they currently care for. We follow the Fostering Network Transfer Protocol for the transfer of foster carers. We will work with you and your agency to put the needs of the child or young person at the centre of the process.