Fostering in Aberdeen
Do you live in Aberdeen or in the surrounding areas and want to become a foster carer to a child or young person?
Become a foster carer in Aberdeen
To help with the rising demand of children and young people that need families we are looking to recruit more foster carers. If you have a spare room, are over the age of 21 and want to make a difference to a child’s life Foster Care Associates Aberdeen really wants to hear from you.
We are committed to helping children and young people find a safe, stable home in which they can be happy in and thrive. We partner with a number of local authorities who refer children and young people to us, to help find them a loving and secure home.
Choose to foster with us and you’ll receive a competitive fostering fee, excellent foster training, local 24/7 support and advice and a rewarding new career. You can be the difference a child needs by fostering in Aberdeen.
Glasgow
By Phone
Call a member of our friendly fostering team and they'll be able to answer all your questions.
Visit an office
Pavilion 3, Gateway Office Park, Cambuslang Way, Glasgow, G32 8ND
Recruitment
By Phone
Call a member of our friendly fostering team and they'll be able to answer all your questions.
Benefits of working with FCA Scotland
24/7 advice service
Excellent ongoing training
Access to your local fostering team
Competitive payments
Local support groups
Local social events
24/7 fostering support in Aberdeen
Here at Foster Care Associates Aberdeen, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and friendly fostering agency provider who really strives to make a positive and lasting difference in children's and families lives. Our team of regional fostering professionals all have plenty of expert knowledge and experience in order to support our foster carers, children and young people in the best possible way.
We hold local support groups on a regular basis, to give you the time to reflect, share achievements and advice. All of which helps to build your support network in and around the region.
As well as continued around the clock support from your regional team, we provide you with ongoing training to help develop your skills throughout your fostering journey, including:
- Safeguarding
- First Aid
- Child exploitation
- Attachment and child development
- Trauma and bereavement
- Equality and diversity
It’s really important to us in Aberdeen that we welcome you into the Foster Care Associates Scotland family.
Aberdeen Fostering Allowance and Benefits
At Foster Care Associates Aberdeen we believe you deserve to be rewarded for your hard work. All of our foster carers receive a generous package of financial support.
Our fostering allowances and payments take into account the demands of fostering and the importance of your role in a child or young person’s life. As a foster carer, you’ll be entitled to tax relief on your fostering income.
Fun with Foster Care Associates Aberdeen
We run a variety of events and activities for our foster families throughout the year, from trips to the zoo, cinema, laser tag to our very popular yearly football tournament and fun day. We bring our foster carers, children and young people and regional staff together. When you join Foster Care Associates Aberdeen you'll be joining a fostering community who provide you with supportive network throughout the whole of your fostering journey.
“I would not be the person I am today without the support I received from my foster carers.”
FCA Scotland care leaver
Find out more about fostering
Amanda Lindsay
Registered Manager
Jane Armstrong
Principle Therapist
Sharon Barr
Team Manager
Amanda Hartley
QA and Safeguarding Manager
Janet Uter
Senior Administrator
Lynne Fechman
Education Co-ordinator
Speak to our team
Whether you’re ready to start your journey or just want to chat to an expert, where here to talk.
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
By Phone
Call a member of our friendly fostering team and they'll be able to answer all your questions.