Fostering in Walsall
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Interested in fostering in Walsall?
There are currently more than 600 children and young people living in foster care in Walsall, and more foster carers are urgently needed to provide safe, stable homes.
Across Walsall and the West Midlands, the greatest need is often for carers who can support older children, sibling groups, or young people who have experienced trauma. While many people initially enquire about fostering babies, children of all ages need the right support to thrive.
At ISP, we’ve been supporting foster carers for over 30 years and were the first independent fostering agency in the UK to introduce therapeutic fostering. We specialise in helping carers support children who have experienced trauma, giving you the skills and support to succeed.
Whether you’re new to fostering or looking to transfer, you’ll receive specialist training and 24/7 support from our experienced team.
Becoming a foster carer in Walsall
Becoming a foster carer is a rewarding journey. You’ll provide a safe, stable home where a child can rebuild trust and move forward positively. Our fostering assessment typically takes around 4–6 months, and we always work at a pace that’s right for you.
If you’re already an approved foster carer, transferring to ISP could give you access to a more therapeutic, supportive approach.
You’ll be supported by a team of specialists across fostering, therapy, and education. We aim to fast-track transfer assessments and typically complete them within 12 weeks, ensuring a smooth transition for both you and the children in your care.
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.
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.
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and working with local authorities across Bromsgrove and the surrounding areas, we provide high-quality foster care for children who need safe, stable homes.
With almost 40 years’ experience supporting children with complex needs, we’ve developed a wide range of services to help foster carers understand each young person’s experiences and support them to make progress in care.
When you join our team, you’ll receive wrap-around support from a dedicated professional team, regular supervision, a 24/7 social worker helpline and a generous fostering allowance – up to £2,761 per month, per child, depending on experience and training.
Meet the Walsall Team
We’re a close-knit team who love what we do, supporting foster parents across the West Midlands every step of the way. 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:
01527 839188
- 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
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.
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Whether you’re looking for more information or you’re ready to apply, we’re here to help you on your journey.
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