Why Choose Fostering Dimensions?
When you choose to become a foster carer, you are faced with making the decision of choosing between independent fostering agencies to work with and support you on your fostering journey from start to finish.
There are many independent fostering agencies, local authorities and trusts that provide fostering services within the UK and finding the best fostering agency might not always be easy.
We are an independent fostering agency and Fostering Dimensions are dedicated to providing the best care for our foster children whilst ensuring we are the right agency to fit your needs. There is a lot to consider and research when deciding to become a foster carer and the last thing you want is to choose a fostering agency that cannot support you or provide you with all the details and information you need. Being an independent and local agency allows us to offer you the support you need. We can offer you offer you thorough support which means you’re never left on your own throughout your fostering journey.
Fostering Dimensions appreciate that life as a foster carer is challenging yet rewarding and we are right by your side throughout it all.
Our vision is:
A world in which children are safe, healthy, happy and have opportunities for positive outcomes.
• We work hard to develop foster carers, providing a range of training to meet your individual needs
• We aim to deliver an excellent fostering service that supports children and young people
• We focus on positive outcomes for children and young people to fulfil their potential
• We provide regular events for foster children and the children of foster carers.
• We acknowledge children and young people have individual needs and support a therapeutic approach to caring for children and young people
• We value feedback from foster carers and young people and will actively encourage your involvement in developing and improving our service
• We provide Children and young people with regular newsletters, activities and workshops
Training support and development
At Fostering Dimensions we consider training, support and development standards to be paramount to the continuous professional development of our Foster Carers and to promoting the high quality care of our children and young people. We aim to provide training packages that are, informative, practical and accessible. We offer training that is individual, group settings, and online and your training, support and development is continually progressing and being enhanced.
Training is mandatory to maintain your approval as a foster carer. We have an expectation that carers are actively involved in all training provided. Continued non-attendance may result in your approval being reconsidered.
Training Standards, Support and Development (TSD)
All foster carers are required to complete the Training Standards and Development Portfolio. This tracks your development within the first year of being approved as a foster carer. Your supervising social worker will guide you through it and you will both work on your training, support and development together.
Training courses available include:
• Safeguarding
• Child Sexual Exploitation
• Managing Challenging Behaviours and Safe Handling
• First Aid
• Radicalisation
• Introduction to Attachment
• Self-Harm
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