At Banya Fostering, we believe the best foster agencies don’t just support children and young people — they support carers too. From your first call to your very first fostering placement and beyond, we’re there with you, to provide the training, advice, and 24/7 support you need to thrive as a foster parent.
We’ve Got Your Back,
Every Step of The Way
Support For Foster Carers
24/7 Foster Carer Support
Fostering doesn’t stick to office hours — and neither do we. Our support team is available 24/7, 365 days a year, so there’s always someone to talk to when you need it most.
Guided by Experience
Our mentorship is about pairing you with carers who understand, so you never feel like you’re figuring it all out alone. It’s a chance to share wisdom, encouragement, and reassurance from people who understand what fostering really feels like.
A Social Worker Who Knows You
Every foster carer gets their own social worker who knows your family and the children in your care — someone to support, celebrate, and guide you.
A Circle of Support
You won’t foster alone. Through support groups, meet-ups, and shared activities, you’ll be part of the Banya family, a network of carers who are ready to share advice, swap stories, and celebrate wins with you.
Therapeutic Support
Fostering can bring challenges as well as joy. Our therapeutic approach gives both foster carers and children access to counselling and emotional support whenever it’s needed.
Financial Support
We provide a competitive fostering allowance designed to ease the day-to-day costs of caring, so you can focus on building a safe, loving home without financial worry.
Foster Carer Training
Learning never stops when you foster, and we ensure you are always prepared. Our tailored training programmes help you build the vital skills to excel as a carer.
Banya isn’t just a fostering agency — it feels like family. It feels like being wrapped in a safety net — I know Banya won’t let us fall. They care for us, so we can care for the children.
Why Choose Banya as Your Fostering Agency?
We’ve been changing lives for children and families since 1997, rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024), and recognised with national awards. Most importantly, we’re known for supporting our foster carers like family.