Transfer to us

Are you thinking about transferring to Fostering Barnsley from your current fostering provider? Join our friendly fostering community in Barnsley and experience the magic on your doorstep. We offer year-round support to our foster carers, helping you support children in care.

If you're fostering with a private or independent agency already, let us show you how we are different.

Take a look at the information below. You can also download our information guide and finance guide for more details, or submit an enquiry.

Generous pay and allowances

Earn an average of £683 per week to care for young people in need. We recognise the magical difference foster carers make.

An incredible community near you

Join an amazing community of over 130 fostering families in Barnsley. Fostering transforms lives and makes communities

Caring for local children

Our foster carers are magic, providing homes for Barnsley’s children in need so they can stay close to home.

Keep Barnsley kids in Barnsley

We work hard to make sure our children in care stay in Barnsley. Moving into care can mean leaving friends, schools, and family behind.

Local support and training

Fostering can be rewarding, but we know sometimes you’ll have challenging days. That’s why our local experienced team is here for you. With us you can grow as a foster carer and find support right on your doorstep.

Support for local training

Your well being and success is our priority. That’s why all our carers receive mentoring and a huge range of support services.

Community and connection

When you join Fostering Barnsley, you become part of a supportive and welcoming community. Our foster carers are the heart of our service, and we celebrate their hard work and dedication. Local Support Networks: Connect with other local foster carers through our regular events and support groups. Mockingbird hubs- join one of 3 fantastic hubs connecting fostering families across your local area in Barnsley. Recognition and Celebration: We recognise and celebrate our foster carers.

Financial benefits

We provide competitive financial support to transferring foster carers including; Receive an average of £683 that covers the essentials of the children in your care. As an existing foster carer, you’ll likely qualify for a Skills based payment of £200-£375 per week. We pay for holiday time with the children in your care. Take 14 days paid annual leave, or holiday with the children in your care to receive our Time Together bonus payment. We know emergency fostering takes a lot of work. We pay an additional £100 per week for unplanned home matches for up to 4 weeks. If you care for a child with complex health/behavioural needs, we’ll give you a specialist premium fee of £200 per week.

I've recently moved from an IFA to fostering with Barnsley. I've found it extremely rewarding and love to see the children reach their full potential - lucy foster carer

Smooth transition process

We understand that transferring to a new fostering service can seem daunting. That’s why we’ve streamlined our transfer process to make it as smooth and straightforward as possible.

Step-by-Step Guidance: Our team will guide you through each step of the transfer process, ensuring you feel supported and informed. We want to be transparent so you know what to expect.
Dedicated Team: Our dedicated team will handle all the necessary paperwork and tasks. We want to make a transfer as easy as possible for you and the children in your care.

Ready to transfer?

If you’re considering a transfer to Fostering Barnsley, we’d love to hear from you. Join our community of passionate foster carers and make a lasting difference in the lives of Barnsley’s children.

Join a fostering with a team who truly cares and is part of their local community.

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