There is a recognised shortage of 10,000
Foster Carers in the UK. PACT,
founded in 1911, is also known as the Oxford Diocesan
Council for Social Work inc. PACT is a registered charity working to
improve
life chances for children. The focus of our work is within Berkshire,
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire and aims to build and strengthen
families.
PACT is an approved Adoption and Fostering Agency and has a history
of
finding safe, loving families for children in care. Here are a few facts
about
Fostering:
- Did
you know you don’t have to be married to become a Foster Carer?
- You
don’t have to have children already although you do need to have
experience of caring for children.
- Did
you know you get paid a Fostering Allowance of £335.70 a week to be
a
Foster Carer which is tax free and won’t affect any other benefits?
- Most
of the children who need fostering are known as ‘hard to place’
children,
they will usually be 8+ years of age.
Fostering is a hard but very rewarding job. If you think you might
have
what it takes to become a Permanent Foster Carer or you want to find out
more
then contact PACT
through their website or phone 0800 731 1845 e-mail
fostering@pactcharity.org