Fostering Friendly employer

What does it mean to be a Fostering Friendly employer?

This means that we…

• Actively support fostering and employees who are foster carers
• Provide a flexible working pattern for foster carers
• Allow a flexible working pattern for those going through the fostering application process
• Give a minimum of five days extra leave for those with fostering commitments

Having fostering friendly accreditation means:

• we support those staff who are already foster carers
• we encourage others who may be thinking about fostering but haven’t yet taken the first step
• help those looking for an employer with a fostering friendly approach

Foster carers are the foundation of children’s social care. The difference they make to the lives of children is huge. It is important that this is not only recognised, but also encouraged by their employers.  

We support existing foster carers. We promote the role to other employees. This helps to build on the thousands of extra fostering households needed in the UK. We do this for the children who need them most.  

We will also be encouraging local other employers to become fostering friendly. The scheme is free to join and suitable for organisations of any size.