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How to apply

Thinking about fostering? Here’s what the process looks like, and how we’ll support you every step of the way.

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What do foster carers do?

Foster carers play an extraordinary role in the lives of children and young people, offering safety, care, and the chance to grow in a stable and loving environment.

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Who can foster?

At Lincolnshire Fostering Service, we believe that a diverse range of individuals can provide the loving, stable homes that children need.

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Who can foster

Allowances and rewards

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Foster with an Ofsted-rated Outstanding Service

We believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and supportive home. As an Ofsted-rated Outstanding Service, we’re committed to delivering the highest standards of care, not just for the children and young people we support, but for the dedicated foster carers who change lives every day. When you foster with us, you’ll be part of a team that values you, supports you, and stands by you every step of the way.

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Ofsted outstanding care

Our commitment to children and carers has earned Ofsted’s highest rating, Outstanding. But it’s the real, lasting change in children’s lives that defines our success.

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Choice and Flexibility

As a Lincolnshire foster carer, you’ll have choice and flexibility in the types of fostering you provide, empowering you to foster in a way that suits your home and family.

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Training and support

You’ll never foster alone. We offer 24/7 support, expert training, and a welcoming community, so you’re confident, prepared, and supported every step of the way.

The process

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Initial visit

A member of our recruitment team will come and talk to you about your motivations to foster and answer any questions you have.

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Training

During your formal application, we will conduct our checks and references while you can dive right in with your training.

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Assessment

During the assessment process, you’ll build a great connection with your Social Worker as you take a deep dive into what fostering will look like for you and your family!

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Panel

You will then go to Panel who will review your assesment and make a recommendation about your approval as a foster carer.

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You're approved

Exciting news! Keep an eye out for a notification from the Agency Decision Maker with your terms of approval..

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Start Your fostering journey today

Becoming a foster carer is one of the most life-changing and rewarding decisions you can make. We’re here to support you every step of the way, from your first enquiry to your first placement and throughout your fostering journey.

Ready to change a child’s life, and your own? Get in touch and take your first step today.

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Fostering events

We're urgently recruiting foster carers to look after children from Lincolnshire who need a home, love and support.

As an outstanding fostering service (Ofsted, 2023), we're passionate about finding, training and supporting people like you who can be there for a child at one of the most important times in their life.

Why not come along to our Fostering Information Event? It’s completely no-pressure, just a relaxed 45-minute session where we’ll tell you everything you need to know about becoming a foster carer.

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