Why choose Derbyshire?

By choosing Derbyshire you will have the full support of the county council behind you.

We will provide

A fostering support worker to help guide you and support you in your fostering role.
A comprehensive induction programme during your first year of fostering.
Concentrate on your personal development and provide training, support groups and access to NVQ 3.
Support from a Mentor Carer during the first six months of becoming a foster carer and at other times during your fostering career, if necessary.
Regular updates through Derbyshire Foster Focus, our monthly newsletter to keep you in touch with all our services, activities and news.
Annual membership of the Fostering Network.
Access to Right CoreCare, Derbyshire County Council employee support and counselling service.
An annual Review Bonus following a successful year of fostering and linked to training you have undertaken and length of service.
A package of financial supports, including three extra weeks’ holiday payments and additional payments for festivities and birthdays and help with school uniforms

To help you care for the children placed with you, you will have the additional support

Access to consultation with a specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Worker (CAMHS social worker) to help you meet the emotional needs of children in your care.
Access to a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in working with looked After Children.
Support from the Looked After Children Education Service to help you meet the educational needs of the children in your care (LACES workers).
Support from a specialist nurse to help you meet the health needs of children placed with you.
Support and advice from the Children’s Rights officer and advocacy service.
The provision of a computer, broadband access and IT support, to help in the education of the child you care for and to communicate with your support worker and fellow carers.