'Could you make a difference?' - Beacon Fostering in Preston in search for foster carers across Lancashire
Are you interested in making a difference for children and young persons locally in Preston?
Through being a foster carer, you can support a child or young person, with their future and overall wellbeing.
There is a real shortage of foster carers currently, with the Fostering Network, estimating that 5,000 new fostering families are needed each year across England.
You can start your fostering journey and become a foster carer with Beacon Fostering in Preston.
Beacon Fostering is a local therapeutic fostering agency that was established in 2024 and has successfully had its first Ofsted inspection in February this year, being rated “good” in all areas.
The agency is holding a friendly and informal fostering information session in Deepdale on Thursday 23 April at 11am. This is at Catherine Beckett Community Centre, where you can come along, ask any questions and enjoy a free coffee or cake.
Beacon Fostering has a strong family ethos and focus on achieving positive outcomes. The agency’s local focus is reflected in the agency name, being named after nearby Beacon Fell, just north of Preston. This is where one of the founders, Simon Williams, regularly visited as a child growing up to enjoy cycling and walking.
To encourage activities, hobbies and sport for children, the agency promotes this through “Beacon Sporting Change”, by providing financial support and help.
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To become a foster carer, you would need a spare room and the overall time and commitment to support a child or young person. Beacon Fostering provides all the training, one to one support, therapeutic support and out of hours contact. The agency has a local office in Preston and we are recruiting locally across Lancashire.
When you are supporting a child or young person in placement, you receive a foster carer payment each week of up to £750 for each child or young person.
Fostering income is primarily tax free because of the tax allowances that are available.
If you would like to read more about fostering first or download a Guide to Fostering, please visit Beacon Fostering website here. Anyone interested can also request a call back too and we can cover any questions together.