Our offices are in London 020 7737 7333 the North West 0845 345 5463 and North Wales 0844 335 6736 each offering carers 24hr help and support
The Fostering Partnership - foster care services in London, Manchester and Wales/Cymru

Statutory checks

As you’d expect for working with children and young adults in need, we handle all foster care applications carefully and take the process very seriously. All of our potential carers undergo a rigorous assessment with a number of statutory checks that include:

CRB (Criminal Records Bureau)
Health and medical
Local Authority

These help us to understand your suitability to work as a foster carer, and reflect a deal of commitment and investment from both sides. Each application is reviewed on merit, and a criminal record here is not necessarily a negative indicator.

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Help with Fostering

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Fostering children
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For a sense of what it means to be a carer
Questions? Help?
Sam Gravesande, Admin Manager and Duty Officer, The Fostering Partnership London Greg Purkis, Founder and Principal Manager, The Fostering Partnership

Sam and Greg will be pleased to discuss any aspects of becoming a foster carer on 020 7737 7333 or by email (click on their pictures). If in doubt, ring!

Questions? Help?
Laverne Depass, Recruitment Manager, The Fostering Partnership (North West) Karen Foster, The Fostering Partnership (North West)

Laverne and Karen will be pleased to discuss any aspects of becoming a foster carer on 0845 345 5463 or by email. If in doubt, ring!

Questions? Help?
Colin Baldwin, Team Manager, The Fostering Partnership (Cymru) Janet Snooks, The Fostering Partnership (Cymru)

Colin and Jan will be pleased to discuss any aspects of becoming a foster carer on 0844 335 6736 or by email. If in doubt, ring!

"I can honestly say I am very happy at TFP, they really do care about the children and the carers they are placed with, their matching process and supervision is second to none"
- Rory Thomas, TFP foster carer
"TFP is very supportive when you call, there's nothing that the staff wouldn't do or point you in the right direction"
- Lorna Taylor, TFP foster carer
"TFP has been good for us. The staff are keen, efficient and caring"
- John & Angela Holdam, TFP foster   carers
"There's always someone to talk to. TFP makes me feel very valued and like fostering is a worthwhile job to do"
- Bev Hunter, TFP foster carer
"The Fostering Partnership has given me the best support I have ever had in my career as a foster mum, I know I am supported from the office staff to the top management, they are just the best"
- Ellen Thomas, TFP foster carer
"We enjoy working with TFP - they are an excellent agency; professional, caring and most of all work as a partnership. Our time has been full of positive experiences and full support"
- Penny Turner and Trevor Jones, TFP foster carers