Start your fostering journey and join the Beacon Fostering family

Welcome to Beacon Fostering - our mission is to support foster families across the North West, and our decades of experience, through our management team, allow us to approach this in a professional, yet friendly, way. As one of the trusted independent fostering agencies, the agency has a therapeutic focus and aim.

We at Beacon Fostering aim to be a light in the lives of many - brighter futures start here.

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We at Beacon Fostering understand that the process of fostering can be a bit daunting. That’s why we’re here to guide you along the way, offering expert advice and unmatched care in a supportive and encouraging environment. Reach out now for more information on how to begin the process.
If you feel prepared to take the first steps with Beacon Fostering, we’re confident that we can offer you the support you need. From fees and allowances to training and resources, our team will be there to answer any questions, or just be a listening ear throughout your journey.
Transferring to Beacon Fostering is a quick and simple process, and we will be there to guide you throughout. We have an excellent support network on hand who can help the process remain as smooth as possible, and you will be able to gain instant access to our friendly community and comprehensive training.
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Why
Beacon Fostering?

At Beacon Fostering, families are at the heart of what we do. With years of experience, specialist training and comprehensive support packages available, our beliefs and ethos align with the families we work with, to ensure they have access to the most nurturing environment in which to grow. As one of the trusted foster care agencies, we are dedicated to supporting both carers and children every step of the way. Our mission is to provide exceptional children's foster care, and like many reputable private fostering agencies, we aim to ensure every child has access to the most nurturing environment in which to grow. 
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We have comprehensive packages available to give families that extra feeling of security and peace of mind.

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When you foster with Beacon, you will be granted access to bespoke online training courses, along with skills workshops and support from local offices with any questions throughout the process.

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At Beacon Fostering, our mission is to match children and young people with families that enjoy similar hobbies, interests and outlooks, so both parties can thrive together.

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We have several offices available throughout the North West where families and children / young people can access support and 1:1 therapeutic counselling.

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Children and young people fostered through Beacon will be eligible for a £500 grant, that can be put towards any hobbies and interests they wish to pursue.

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Once they have left care, young people who were fostered through Beacon will have access to ongoing care to support them through higher education and, ultimately, their careers.

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Feedback shared by Beacon's foster carers

I am sincerely thankful to the team at Beacon Fostering for their constant support, guidance, and encouragement! The team has made a big difference and helped us manage our fostering career smoothy and positively.
Beacon Fostering is a family here to protect their foster carers and young persons. They are in regular contact to help support and even just to check how you are doing. Could not recommend Beacon enough!
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Foster Allowance Calculator

Our Finance Calculator can give you an idea of what your fostering income could be if you fostered continuously for a year.

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Learn more about the steps to become a foster carer.

Click on any of the steps to learn more about the individual stages.

If you want to apply to become a foster carer, or have any questions about the process, reach out to us below and request a callback.