Fostering Service Statement of Purpose

In addition to the national standards, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Fostering Service has adopted local standards, which underpin its approach to service delivery.

These include:

• responding to applications from potential foster carers and supported lodgings hosts in a positive and welcoming manner and supporting them through a robust process of assessment and training prior to approval
• the use of a banded payment system, which recognizes the valuable contribution made by foster carers, their skills and experience with a professional fee, on top of the recommended government allowance
• celebrating the achievements of carers, children and young people