Foster care training
We’re here to facilitate exceptional fostering, and foster parent training is an important part of this. Just as every child is different, so is every foster parent. That’s why we don’t take a ‘one-size fits all’ approach to development and foster care training. We’re here to do the right thing for you.
In addition to a comprehensive induction programme to set you on your career pathway, we have plenty of ongoing foster carer training courses, including in specialist subjects, so when you need it, we’ve got it. Our friendly and supportive team is here for you, helping you go in the direction that you want by developing the skills and knowledge that you need. It’s a personal approach and we give it the time it deserves - because that’s exactly what you deserve too.
You’d be surprised at just how much specialist training we’re able to offer across our fostering network – mainly through 1-day courses run throughout the year at local centres or virtually. All of our training sessions are informal and don’t involve tests or exams. They’re designed to be easy, interactive and accessible to everyone. It’s all designed to help you become the best foster parent that you can be.
Training programme
Delivered through our local offices, our foster care training includes:
Support at your fingertips
You'll have an entire team of training, support and development available to you, whenever you need it.
This includes a dedicated social worker, family support worker and local team manager, as well as a network of other child care professionals and a 24/7 helpline.
At Orange Grove, we're by your side, helping you achieve extraordinary outcomes for children.
Generous fostering allowances
While you may want to foster because it makes a difference, it’s also an important career which deserves reward and recognition to reflect the challenges, the commitment and the costs of supporting children.
When you join Orange Grove, you’ll receive a competitive fostering allowance while a child is in your care, plus other benefits, such as allowances for birthdays and religious festivals, as well as two weeks' paid respite.
You'll have access to our rewards platform where you can find hundreds of discounts to some of your favourite shops, restaurants and family experiences.
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About us
Founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering.
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Allowance calculator
Find out how much could receive as an Orange Grove foster parent by using our allowance calculator today.
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Find your local team
We have local teams supporting hundreds of foster families and children all across England. Find your local team today.
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Ready to start your fostering journey?
By phone
One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries.
Enquire online
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Your local office
We have local teams covering most of England. Find your local office today.