Fostering

The first step to becoming a Foster Carer is to contact our Children’s Placement team or by completing our online enquiry form:

We can send you more information or visit you at home to discuss becoming a foster carer in more detail. We will be able to answer all of your queries and complete some initial checks which will include a Criminal Records Bureau check and medical questionnaire. We aim to complete assessments within 6 months from the date of your initial enquiry to approval at fostering panel.

We know that although being a foster carer is very rewarding it can be a challenging job too. That’s why we offer you lots of support:

• A named Supervising Social Worker.
• Core training programme.
• Out of hours telephone advice.
• Financial allowances.
• Quarterly support group meetings.
• Informal support groups.
• Social events.

Allowances for Foster Carers 2011 - 2012

The table above details the fostering allowances paid to approved foster carers by Monmouthshire County Council. In addition to the weekly allowance foster carers receive:

• A £50 placement fee for each child per week who is placed with a generic foster carer.
• Birthday allowance.
• Holiday allowance.
• Christmas allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Mileage allowance.

For further information about becoming a foster carer you can contact the Children's Placement team via the details below:

Online enquiry form: Request information for foster carers