Allowance calculator
As a foster carer, you will receive a regular allowance payment. Our helpful allowance calculator will guide you and estimate your potential earnings when fostering with us.
Allowance calculator
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You'll discover everything you need for fostering, from brochures and fostering processes to calculating potential allowances.
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The fostering process
Before you can begin fostering, we first must assess you and approve you as a foster carer. We are here to guide and support you every step of the way through the process.
The fostering process
Common questions asked
When it comes to fostering, there is no upper age restriction; age is simply a number. We require persons who have lived with the children in your care. To begin fostering, you must be at least 21 years old.
Yes. We have many single foster carers who have a strong support network of family and friends who provide practical and emotional assistance as needed. When you foster with us, you will never feel alone because the Calon Cymru Fostering team is always available to support you.
To foster, you need to have a spare room that will not require them to share with another member of your current household. Occasionally sibling placements can share a bedroom, but this is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
You will receive advice and information from one of our team members during your initial phone contact. When you are ready, you will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will visit you and assist you throughout the process. A referee, medical, and DBS check will be done, and you will be asked to undergo a 'Skills to Foster' training session. The evaluation procedure typically takes 4-6 months.
Do you think you can change the life of a local vulnerable child or young person?
Get in touch today for a casual, friendly chat with our experienced foster advisors.
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