Let’s talk

Already fostering?

A new team.
The same commitment to care.

You already know what fostering asks of you. If you’re considering a change of agency, let’s talk about what you need from your next team.

Let’s talk about fostering No pressure. Just a conversation.
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The next step, considered together.

Good to know

Your experience matters.

We’ll listen to what is working, what is missing and what you would like to feel different.

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A change worth thinking through

What could feel different?

01

People who know you

A named supervising social worker, regular contact and a team that takes time to understand your household.

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02

Clear financial arrangements

Standard rates of £479.50 for ages 0–10 and £507.50 for ages 11+, per child per week while placed.

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03

Space to develop

Explore the learning, support and types of care that fit your experience and your next chapter.

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A careful transition

How transferring works.

  1. Talk it through

    Start with an informal conversation. We can discuss your current experience and what you would like to understand about SCF.

  2. Agree the way forward

    If you want to proceed, we explain the assessment, updated checks and information needed. If a child lives with you, the agencies and placing authority will need to plan together.

  3. Assessment and approval

    Your experience informs the assessment, but a transfer still involves a panel recommendation and agency decision.

  4. Make the transition together

    The timing, support and any arrangements for children must be agreed carefully. Everyone involved should understand the plan.

A child’s stability comes first.

Transferring does not automatically mean a child moves home, or guarantee that they remain with you. Their placing authority and the agencies need to consider their care plan together.

Speak with us about the process before giving formal notice to your current agency.

A conversation, at your pace

You know what good support
should feel like.

Tell us what you’re looking for. We can help you explore whether South Coast could be the right fit.

  1. We’ll listen to what brings you here.
  2. We’ll answer your questions honestly.
  3. You decide what happens next.
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Usually 15–20 minutes. No pressure to apply.

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