Maybe you are looking for a new challenge or maybe you have become disillusioned with your current Foster Agency. Whatever your reason, as a Foster Carer you have the right to move to a new Foster Agency.
Why Change Foster Agency To Banya?
We go the extra mile to support all our foster carers and the children in our care. Banya is a small enough agency to be responsive, but large enough to offer security. We pride ourselves on achieving the very best for young people in our care and providing the very best local fostering support and training. We work hard to ensure that the work you do is recognised and that you are valued as a member of the team.
The Foster Transfer Process
We are experienced in managing the foster transfer process on your behalf. We know from experience that you will be anxious about changing; apprehensive about having to go through the fostering process again, or concerned about how it might affect the placement of the foster children in your care.
At Banya, we believe that if you have been willing to devote your time to caring for young people in your home, then we should ensure that you receive the very best support from us. We will work as quickly as possible to transfer you to our Foster Agency so that you can continue to do the job you love.
Like all Fostering Agencies we adhere to the Fostering Networks Transfer Protocol which states: The transfer of carers protocol is based on the assumption that carers have the right to freedom of movement between fostering services; the principle that, in all circumstances, the welfare of any child must be paramount.
The process of transferring on average takes around 4-6 months. Your current Fostering Agency is obliged to provide a range of information as part of the foster transfer, including access to your current file. This does reduce the amount of work needed before you are ready to be transferred, and it will certainly be far less intrusive than your first foster assessment. Our promise is to make the process as painless as possible and to manage it efficiently to enable you to achieve your goal of fostering your current children in a supportive environment as soon as possible.
What Happens To Any Children In My Care?
If you are looking to transfer and don’t currently have children in placement, then the process is extremely straight forward. If you do have children currently placed with you, a Protocol Meeting will be arranged early in the process to discuss the needs of the children in your care.
What’s The Next Step?
If you would like to explore joining Banya, contact us today to talk in confidence to an experienced Fostering Advisor. We promise not to talk to your current Foster Aency until you have made a formal application to us.
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