A team to support your journey

As a foster carer, you'll be a vital part of a professional team that works together to ensure the needs of vulnerable children are met. You will have a familiar team around you to support you in the day-to-day care of the children and young people who live with you. The Foster with North East hub team will guide you through the approval process, so you know what to expect and when.

Throughout the North East, local authority fostering teams include social workers, support workers, counsellors and education specialists. We'll work together to give you the support you need, so you can focus on giving the children and young people the best possible care. 

You may never feel quite 'ready' to be a foster carer but we - and our community of foster carers - can help you feel prepared. Foster with North East foster carers can access mentoring from experienced foster carers. Your foster carer buddies will be able to answer questions and share advice based on their own personal experiences. 

Foster carers also have the opportunity to apply to join Mockingbird. The scheme provides foster carers and children in their care with peer support, opportunities to build confidence, socialise and make memories through the building of an extended fostering family network. 

Upon approval, you will receive support and regular supervision from your allocated social worker within your respective local authority.  This will allow reflective discussion between you and your social worker, focused on children's experiences, needs, plans and feedback.