Thinking About Transferring to Hull Fostering?
Hull Fostering is run by Hull City Council, and we do not make any profit from fostering. Unlike some private fostering agencies that operate as businesses to maximise returns for their shareholders, every penny allocated to our department is spent on achieving the best outcomes for our children in care.
If you are considering transferring foster agencies, we would love to hear from you!
Why Transfer to Hull Fostering?
If you live in the Hull, East Yorkshire, or North Lincolnshire area and are already an approved foster carer, you might be looking to transfer foster agencies.
We are always on the lookout for approved foster carers to join our team.
Some reasons why Hull Fostering could be the perfect place for you are -
- child matching priority - We always match a child with our own approved foster carers before approaching other agencies
- local training and support - Our training and support groups take place in Hull and East Yorkshire, so you won’t have far to travel to attend a session
- dedicated fostering social worker - You will have a dedicated social worker to support you through every step of the process
- celebrating success - We celebrate success by giving awards and thank you’s to all carers receiving annual, 5-year, and 10-year milestones
- mentoring system - We run a mentoring system, matching new carers with experienced carers
- set-up grant - All newly approved foster carers will receive a set-up grant to recognise the start-up costs of fostering
- max cards - Enjoy discounted or free entrance to a wide range of national attractions with Max cards
- free membership - Free membership to the Fostering Network, including free independent advisors
- refer a friend payment - Receive a £250 payment for referring a friend
- discounted leisure passes - Available to all foster carers and your birth children
- annual loyalty payment - Receive a £500 annual loyalty payment
- school support - We offer a school uniform grant and will cover one large secondary school trip
- babysitting and mileage allowance - We provide a babysitting allowance and mileage allowance
- exclusive activities - Enjoy exclusive twice-weekly afterschool activities, including an evening meal, cinema club, sports, crafts, and leisure activities
- community events - Participate in annual summer and Christmas parties, pantomime theatre trips, out-of-town excursions, and lots of local activities planned monthly
- support groups - Join our monthly exclusive baby and toddler group, support group for carers of children with additional needs, and 7 area-based support groups
- consultation and support - Monthly foster carer consultation group and CAMHS consultations and support for foster families
- home adaptations - Consideration of home extensions and adaptations to meet the needs of the children in your care, and support with local authority house moves
- out of hours support - Dedicated out-of-hours support provided
- multi-agency support - Multi-agency support and stability meetings to ensure appropriate support is offered to you and your family
Transferring is Easy!
You do not need to inform your current fostering agency that you are thinking of leaving them at this stage. We would be happy to visit you on an informal basis and answer any questions you may have.
For more information on the benefits of transferring to a non-profit fostering agency, check out our article: The True Cost of Fostering: Non-Profit vs Independent Fostering Agencies.
Get in Touch
We always welcome foster carers who would like to transfer from another authority or agency to Hull City Council.
We are happy to answer any questions you have about money, employment, or our payment system and allowances.
Call us on 01482 612 800 to talk to one of our fostering social workers, or complete our enquiry form (opens in a new window). We will be in touch to arrange an initial visit.
