Foster for Solihull
Solihull · Local AuthorityLocally run
Ofsted: Not yet inspectedFoster for Solihull is Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's own fostering service, recruiting and supporting foster carers for children looked after in the borough. Carers receive a basic age-related child allowance plus a competence payment that increases as they progress through the service's development scheme. There are also additional payments for children's birthdays, holidays and religious festivals. Kinship carers are paid at the same rate as other approved foster carers. A dedicated supervising social worker provides support throughout.
What to know about Foster for Solihull
Foster for Solihull is Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's own fostering service, recruiting and supporting foster carers for children looked after in the borough. Carers receive a basic age-related child allowance plus a competence payment that increases as they progress through the service's development scheme. There are also additional payments for children's birthdays, holidays and religious festivals. Kinship carers are paid at the same rate as other approved foster carers. A dedicated supervising social worker provides support throughout.
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's fostering service, known as Foster for Solihull. Offers tiered allowances based on the age of the child and the carer's competence level, plus additional payments for birthdays, holidays and religious festivals.
Support at a glance
A dedicated social worker who supports you throughout your fostering journey.
Pre-approval training and ongoing CPD to build your skills as a foster carer.
Round-the-clock advice line for foster carers, including out-of-hours.
Connection with experienced foster carers and local support groups.
Types of fostering offered
Foster for Solihull supports Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child fostering arrangements.