Fostering in Manchester
Are you interested in fostering in Greater Manchester? Join the Orange Grove family today, where our support and training can help you make a life-changing difference to a child.
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Join our Manchester fostering agency
If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people in Greater Manchester, join Orange Grove. With over 25 years of experience and an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating, you know you’ll be in safe hands.
More than 5,100 children are living in foster care across Greater Manchester, and we're looking for foster families across the region, including the City of Manchester, Trafford , Salford, Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Tameside, and Stockport.
Why foster in Greater Manchester with Orange Grove?
When you join Orange Grove, you join a foster agency that will support and empower you on your journey of caring for children and young people. Our first-class training will equip you with the knowledge to support children who have been abused, neglected, have suffered a bereavement or have moved into care due to a family crisis.
Further reasons to foster in Greater Manchester with Orange Grove:
- On-going training and development – From induction to mandatory and advanced training, we set you up for success by training you and offering career development. Our courses include First Aid, Safeguarding, Autism and more.
- 24/7 helpline - You will never have to face a challenging situation alone; we are here for you day and night.
- Dedicated social worker - Your dedicated social worker will spend time getting to know you, offering advice and ensuring you receive individualised support.
- Fostering experts - Our large multi-disciplinary team of fostering professionals, including social workers, family support workers, educational advisors and more, offer specialist support to you and the children in your care.
- Support for the whole family – At Orange Grove, we know that fostering comprises the entire family, so we support both foster parents and their children and grandchildren. Support for children includes support groups, helplines, resources and more.
- Events for the whole family – Our events and activities allow you to connect and have fun with other foster families in your area, strengthening your support network.
So, why not open your heart and home to a child or young person in Greater Manchester and start your journey today with Orange Grove?
Manchester fostering allowances and benefits
At Orange Grove, we reward you for your hard work and dedication to foster parenting with generous fostering allowances. Check out our foster care allowance calculator to see how much you could receive!
Not only that, but we also offer further benefits, including:
- Birthday and religious festival allowance
- FosterTalk membership for free
- Access to our portal offering hundreds of discounts off your weekly shop, holidays, family days out and more
- Up to 2 weeks of paid respite care
- Exclusive refer-a-friend scheme.
Why foster in Manchester with Orange Grove?
Support for the whole family
We ensure that fostering is rewarding for the whole family. Whether you have children or grandchildren, we go above and beyond to make them feel supported and valued.
Our foster family support includes:
- Support groups – we provide support groups for children in foster families where they can talk about their experiences with other children who foster.
- Children’s helpline – our children's helpline is available for all children to use, whether they are a child who fosters or a child in care.
- Family support workers – our family support workers ensure that everyone in the home feels safe and supported.
- Children’s resources – we have created resources to help children and grandchildren understand and prepare for fostering.
- Events for the whole family – we hold events and activities for every family member to enjoy throughout the year.
So, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced foster parent looking to join a family-centred foster agency, why not get in touch to see how we can build brighter futures for children in care together?
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Download our brochure and discover everything you need to know about fostering with Orange Grove.
About us
Founded in 1996 by experienced foster professionals, we have supported foster parents for over 25 years. We've now become a leader in nurturing children and young people by cultivating connections and supporting foster parents by providing a village of support and expert training.
We provide foster families with a solid foundation they can rely on by promoting connection through support groups, mentoring, events and more. Through our experience, we know that raising children and young people with trauma requires a collective effort and sometimes input from experts such as therapists, social workers, educational advisors and psychologists.
Together, we can help children and young people reach their full potential by providing a safe and positive family environment for them to thrive.
Please make sure you read our terms and conditions because you're agreeing to them by submitting an enquiry. It's also worth reading our privacy policy and cookies policy so you understand how we collect and use your personal data. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and Terms of Service apply.