Transfer to us
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 a child to care for 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 also need emergency and short break foster carers.
Transferring to Black Country Fostering
We have an experienced team to support you through the transfer process
We offer a high level of support to transferring, for new and returning foster carers.
Why foster with us?
- 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 more of our foster carers across the Black Country
- We have a host of events, activities and support groups for our fostering community rooted in the local area that we are proud to serve
Our simple 5-step transfer process
Transferring to us is easier and quicker than your original approval
Step 1: Contact us
Step 2: Start your transfer
Step 3: Your faster fostering assessment
Step 4: The fostering panel
Step 5: Setting your start date
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
Start your fostering journey today
Leave your details with us if you'd like to find out more about fostering and one of our team will be in touch.
Contact our team to start your fostering journey today