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Foster with us!

The Children’s Family Trust (The CFT) are a charity with a difference. Supporting foster families across the West Midlands since 1945.

Thought about fostering but unsure where to start?

Have you counted yourself out due to your age, sexuality, relatonship status, career prospects or your family commitments?

The Children’s Family Trust work with individuals from all walks of life in their pursuit to make a difference for young, care experienced people and children.

There are many misconceptions that prevent individuals from considering fostering as a career and we’re here to debunk myths, demonstrate a tailored approach to foster care and the opportunities it can open to those looking for a flexible career with the highest quality training.

So what’s stopping you becoming a foster carer?

Find out what it means to work alongside our fostering charity & join an informal information session.

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 real 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!

No matter if you’re just considering foster care, are ready to start your journey or looking to transfer, fill in the form and contact your dedicated West Midlands team.

We will guide you every step of the way, start your fostering career with The CFT.

Our offices & the areas we support in the West Midlands

Hanbury Court
Harris Business Park
Stoke Prior
Bromsgrove
B60 4DJ
t. 01527 574446

Birmingham

Are you based in Birmingham or the surrounding areas? Do you have a spare room and time to dedicate to a child or young person in need of care?