At Safehouses we focus on getting the best possible match between cared for children and foster parents, enabling the whole family to learn, develop, and thrive. Our service has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted three times, and here are some of the reasons why…
Alongside the ‘Skills to Foster’ course, we run regular specialist training sessions covering everything from single carers to therapeutic care.
We plan school holiday activities for out children and young people, and also have two full time teachers within our core support team who help boost confidence and achievement.
We’re a tight-knit team, and whoever picks up the phone, day or night, will know the background of any of our foster families to provide guidance when it’s most needed.
As part of a social enterprise and independent provider, we offer a highly competitive fostering allowance from £413 per week for each child in placement. For almost all foster carers, this will be tax free.
There are some basic criteria you’ll need to meet to be considered as a foster carer with Safehouses Fostering. You will need to:
We know how important relationships are. Having a local office means:
If you want to know more about fostering with us, why not drop by and meet us in person? You can find us at The Fleece, 41 Oldham Road, Denshaw, Oldham, OL3 5SS. Or, click below to get in touch with our Carer Enquiries Team for more information.
Want to know what it’s like to walk a day in the shoes of a Safehouses foster carer? Hear from one of our brilliant foster parents in the video below.
Whether you’re new to fostering or have years of experience with a local authority or other fostering provider, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for foster carers in the following locations and surrounding areas:
"We had talked about fostering for years but we waited until out our youngest child had grown up. The Out of Hours service is priceless when you first start. You ring up and you speak to someone you know, not just a voice on the phone."
Karen & John
"Just one recent example is the support Safehouses have given regarding family contact arrangements for one of our foster children. Safehouses sorted out somewhere nice to meet, convenient for the parents, and a Safehouses social worker provided supervision for the contact meetings."
Paul & Debbie
Our Carer Enquiry Team are here to answer your questions, get in touch below.
