Fostering in Kent
Join our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ therapeutic fostering agency in Kent
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Interested in fostering in Kent?
Over 2,000 children are in care across Kent and Medway, but sadly there’s a shortage of foster parents who are able to offer them a stable, loving home. If you’re interested in fostering in Kent, then we’d love to hear from you.
We opened our first centre in Kent over 30 years ago, and have been providing extraordinary experiences for foster families and children in care ever since. We currently have 3 centres across Kent – Rainham, Whitstable and Teynham – as well as our head office, based in Sittingbourne and the ISP School.
We’ve supported hundreds of families in Kent over the years, and have always placed them at the centre of everything we do. As an ISP foster parent, you’ll be surrounded by a professional team of social workers, therapists, educational experts and fostering advisors, helping you achieve extraordinary outcomes.
As well as an unrivalled support package, you’ll receive specialist therapeutic training, the opportunity to gain professional qualifications, a generous weekly fostering allowance (up to £526 per child), regular local family events, and lots more.
We’re urgently looking to recruit foster parents across Kent, including Isle of Sheppey, Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford, Folkestone, Dover and surrounding areas.
BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT IN KENT
Becoming a foster parent is one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do – you’re giving a child, who may not have had the best start in life, a chance to flourish with your love, care and understanding.
The process may not be as difficult as you think – we’ll aim to complete your fostering assessment within 4-6 months. However, we’ll always move at a pace that’s right for you.
Who can foster with ISP?
Fostering is open to people from a wide range of backgrounds. You can foster with ISP if you:
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Are over 21
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Have a spare bedroom
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Have the legal right to live and work in the UK
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Have the time and emotional space to support a young person
If you’re unsure whether fostering could work for you, our team is here to talk through your circumstances and help you explore your options, get in touch today.
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Allowances
We provide our foster parents with a generous financial support package, plus other perks and benefits too.
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Interested in taking the next step, enquire now and chat with one of our dedicated professionals.
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We’ll provide you with all the specialist support you need to make an extraordinary difference.
The ISP Therapeutic Approach
We believe therapeutic foster care should help children and young people understand who they are and reach their emotional, social and educational potential. Every child at ISP sits at the centre of their support, with care plans tailored to their individual needs.
We bring together a team of foster parents, therapists, social workers and educational specialists who work collaboratively to support each young person’s emotional and psychological development. This enhanced level of therapeutic support for children in care gives every young person the opportunity to lead healthy, happy lives.
Children receive an individual treatment plan created by our in-house therapists, which may include:
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Psychotherapy
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Art or play therapy
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Speech and language therapy
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Cognitive behavioural therapy
Foster parents are part of the therapeutic team and receive training and ongoing guidance to help them understand a child’s experiences and respond in ways that help them feel safe, understood and more able to manage their emotions.
This approach gives young people the opportunity to grow, heal and build healthier relationships.
If you’d like to learn more about becoming a therapeutic foster parent, we’re here to help – speak to our team today.
Why foster parents transfer to ISP
Foster parents are dedicated to changing the lives of children and young people who desperately need a home, love and support. That’s why choosing the right fostering agency to support you is such a key decision. Many foster parents have decided to transfer to ISP due to our therapeutic approach and the incredible wrap-around support we provide to our families.
If you’re an experienced foster parent thinking of switching to ISP, we offer a fast-tracked assessment process which aims to approve you within just 12 weeks.
Almost 40 years’ experience
Established in 1987, we were the first private fostering agency in the UK.
Wrap-around support package
A professional team of social workers, therapists, educational experts and fostering advisors.
Excellent allowances and benefits
Receive up to £635 per week for each child or young person in your care, plus additional allowances or £685 per week if you’re based in London.
City & Guilds Assured Training
Access our leading Therapeutic Pathway training programme, additional specialist courses, professional qualifications, and more.
Experts in therapeutic foster care
We pioneered therapeutic fostering almost 40 years’ ago to help children and young people in care with complex needs.
22 nights respite
Receive up to 22 nights’ respite per year to give you time to relax and unwind.
What makes us different?
Founded by foster parents, we understand the challenges our team face and have developed fostering solutions that ensure every foster family receives the professional support, training and services they need.
Meet the kent Team
We’re a close-knit team who love what we do. Situated in a picturesque farm, our centre offers a tranquil setting for foster parents and young people to attend training, various events and therapy. Whether you’re new to fostering or transferring from another agency, you’ll always have someone local to turn to for advice, guidance and a friendly chat.
Give us a call
Office Number:
01795 520200
- Founders of therapeutic fostering
- 24 hour specialist support
- Excellent allowances and benefits
- Become a fostering professional
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What our foster parents say…
I chose ISP for various reasons. I like their nurturing approach and how they really promote therapeutic care. And I felt the warmth and the sincerity – people genuinely want to do the best they can.
Linda, ISP Foster Parent
ISP, and my time with ISP, has been absolutely amazing and I couldn’t see myself fostering for anyone else.
Carol, ISP Foster Parent
I’m so glad I became a foster parent with ISP because I can really see the difference we are having on children who’ve had a difficult start to life.
Shirley, ISP Foster Parent
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