Fostering in Fife

Do you live in Fife or in the surrounding areas and want to become a foster carer to a child or young person?

Become a foster carer in Fife

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 Fife 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 training, local 24/7 support and advice and a rewarding new career. You can be the difference a child needs by fostering in Fife.

Glasgow

By Phone

Call a member of our friendly fostering team and they’ll be able to answer all your questions.

0141 646 4805

By Email

Email our team by completing our online enquiry form.

ENQUIRE

Live chat

Have a chat with one of our dedicated fostering professionals

CHAT NOW

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.

0141 646 4805

By Email

Email our team by completing our online enquiry form.

Enquire

Live chat

Have a chat with one of our dedicated fostering professionals

Chat Now

Visit an office

We’re always happy for you to pop in for a chat.

Find a local team

85%

of foster carers would recommend FCA Scotland

5

Our Quality of Care and Support has been rated very good

92%

of foster carers feel their social worker is knowledgeable

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 Fife

Here at Foster Care Associates Fife, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and friendly fostering provider who really do strive to make a positive and lasting difference to children 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 Fife that we welcome you into the Foster Care Associates Scotland family.

Fife Fostering Allowance and Benefits

At Foster Care Associates Fife 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.

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Fun with Foster Care Associates Fife

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 Fife you’ll be joining a fostering community who provide you with supportive network throughout the whole of your fostering journey.