Whilst money shouldn’t be your biggest motivator for fostering, we know it is a factor when considering a professional role, and fostering is no exception. Fostering allowances vary greatly depending on: evolve’s minimum fostering allowance is £460 per child per week and can increase to up to £950 if you care for a parent and […]
Your questions on transferring foster agencies
We understand that you may have questions about transferring services.
Please see the most common questions covered below.
The most common questions
1) Why do foster parents want to transfer to a new fostering service?
Most of those who have already transferred to evovle did so because they lacked the relevant support and became demotivated with their previous service.
Our team have received many transferrers and they have seen first-hand that a service move can completely change a parent's fostering experience.
2) Where can I get support once I have decided to transfer?
3) Can I transfer the training I have already received from my current foster service?
4) Can I transfer from a local authority to an Independent fostering agency?
5) How long does it take to transfer foster agencies?
6) Will I receive the same pay as my current agency?
7) Can I transfer with the children I am currently fostering?
8) Why choose evolve as your new foster care agency?
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Yes! Your gender or sexual orientation should never hold you back from fostering. Fostering with evolve is open to everyone, no matter gender, religion, ethnicity or sexuality. The Skills and Experienced Needed for Fostering There are many skills and experience that we look for in foster parents, these are not impacted by any sexual orientation. […]
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