Foster with us!
The Children’s Family Trust (The CFT) are a charity with a difference. Supporting foster families across England since 1945.
Thought about fostering but unsure where to start?
So what’s stopping you becoming a foster carer?
No matter if you’re just considering fostering, are ready to start your journey or looking to transfer, fill in the form and contact your dedicated regional team.
We will guide you every step of the way, start your fostering career with The CFT.
Small commitments have big impact
At The Children’s Family Trust, we know foster carers are looking for community, fun, flexible & engaging training schedules, excellent support and a full calendar of events tailored to their children’s needs.
And for those just starting out on their journey, a personalised approach with careful matching are the keys to a successful fostering career.
That’s why we pride ourselves on the presence we have in the communities we work in, events that engage children of every confidence level and low staff turnovers.
So from local administrators to our CEO, we know our carers and their children personally, celebrating every tiny milestone they meet, together.
Did you know you can transfer?
If you’re already an approved carer with another agency or local authority, you CAN transfer to us with your current foster child/children.
A shorter assessment process means you can hit the ground running with a charity that cares!
For more information, check our page on transferring or send us an enquiry using the contact form below
Why choose The CFT?
Generous
Allowances
Paying our carers is important to us. Our generous allowances ensure carers receive recognition for their service. Along with bonuses for long service & referrals.
24/7
Support
A low turnover of staff means consistency in your social work team. We take time to really get to know our carers and young people personally.
Not-For
-Profit
80p in every £1 we make is directly reinvested into the services we provide our carers and young people. Our focus is on quality, not quantity
A Detailed Assessment
Always handled sensitvely, a detailed and thorough assessment process means our carers are more prepared for the realities of care.
Engaging
Training
Training should be tailored, fun and most of all engaging! We pack our schedule full of the most informative, quality training courses on offer!
Find your local CFT Team
1 Henson Close
South Church Enterprise Park
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6WA
t. 01388 779444
Wakefield 41 Business Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XQ
t. 01924 802176
Harris Business Park
Stoke Prior
Bromsgrove
B60 4DJ
t.01527 574446
Commerce House,
Carlton Blvd,
Lincoln,
LN2 4WJ
t. 0300 111 1945
Castle Donington,
Derby
DE74 2TZ
t. 0300 111 1945
The Briars
Waterberry Drive
Waterlooville
PO7 7YH
