Hull Fostering is run by the Hull City Council. It does not make any profit from fostering. Some private fostering agencies are run as businesses to maximise their return on investment for their shareholders. Every penny allocated to our department is spent on achieving the best outcomes for our children in care.
If you are thinking about transferring foster agencies, we would love to hear from you!
If you live in the Hull, East Yorkshire or the North Lincolnshire area and you are already an approved foster carer, then you may be looking to transfer foster agencies.
We are always on the lookout for approved foster carers to join our team. If you are looking to transfer foster agencies, then Hull Fostering could be the perfect place to join!
Transferring fostering agencies is easy!
You do not need to inform your fostering agency you are thinking of leaving them at this stage. We would be happy to visit you on an informal basis and to answer any questions you may have.
Here are some of the reasons to transfer foster agencies to Hull Fostering -
- we will always match a child with our own approved foster carers before approaching other agencies
- our training and support groups take place in Hull and East Yorkshire. You will not have far to travel to attend a session
- you will have a dedicated social worker to support you through every step of the process
- we celebrate success, giving awards and thank you to all carers receiving annual, 5 year and 10-year milestones
- we run a mentoring system, matching new carers with experienced carers
- all newly approved foster carers will receive a set-up grant which recognises the start-up costs of fostering
- Max cards for discounted or free entrance to a wide range of national attractions
- free membership to Fostering network, including free independent advisors
- £250 refer a friend payment
- discounted leisure passes are available to all foster carers and your birth children
- Annual Loyalty Payment £500
- we offer a school uniform grant and will cover one large secondary school trip
- babysitting allowance
- mileage allowance
- exclusive twice weekly afterschool, which includes provision of -
- an evening meal
- cinema club
- sports
- crafts
- leisure activities
- annual summer and Christmas parties, pantomime theatre trip, out of town excursions and lots of local activities planned monthly
- monthly exclusive baby and toddler group
- monthly exclusive support group for carers of children with additional needs
- 7 area-based support groups held monthly
- monthly foster carer consultation group
- CAMHS consultations and support for foster families
- 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 dedicated support provided
- multi-agency support and stability meetings to make sure appropriate support is offered to you and your family
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 and to talk to one of our social workers. Or you can complete our enquiry form (opens in new window). We will be in touch to arrange an initial visit.
