Fostering In Northamptonshire
Foster carers play a vital role in supporting vulnerable children across Northamptonshire and throughout the UK. By opening their homes, they provide the safety, stability and reassurance that young people need when they are unable to live with their birth families. A secure, nurturing environment can make an extraordinary difference to a child’s confidence and future.
Through consistent care, patience and encouragement, foster carers help children rebuild trust, develop resilience and believe in their own potential. Their commitment creates homes where young people feel valued, supported and understood — even during uncertain or challenging times.
Because of the dedication of foster carers, more children in Northamptonshire have the opportunity to grow, achieve and move forward positively, regardless of their early experiences. The difference they make is lasting, both for the children they care for and for the wider community.
Why Foster With Us?
Fostering Hearts is more than an agency — it is a close, supportive community built around strong relationships and shared purpose. Every foster carer who joins us becomes part of a network dedicated to providing safe, stable and nurturing homes for vulnerable children.
We offer consistent, meaningful support to ensure our carers feel confident and well-equipped. With supervising social workers supporting around six families each, you receive personalised guidance and regular supervision. Alongside 24/7 support, we provide comprehensive training, ongoing development opportunities, and both practical and emotional assistance throughout your fostering journey. Our fostering fees — £479.50 per week for children aged 0–10 and £507.50 per week for young people aged 11+ — also help provide financial stability.
Our commitment goes beyond simply arranging placements. We focus on the overall wellbeing of both children and carers, creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
Joining Fostering Hearts means becoming part of something purposeful — a team working together to create lasting, positive change in children’s lives and within the wider community.
“We are dedicated to recruiting 27 new fostering families in Northamptonshire over the next 36 months, we want to make a real difference locally”
Emma Rawlinson, Registered Manager
Benefits of being a Fostering hearts Carer?
All of our foster carers receive a weekly fostering fee of £479.50 for children aged 0–10 and £507.50 per week for young people aged 11+. This reflects the responsibility, time and dedication involved in providing a stable and nurturing home.
Alongside competitive fees, we provide strong and consistent support. Our carers have access to 24/7 support from our agency, ensuring advice and reassurance are always available when needed. You will also receive regular supervision visits from your supervising social worker, who supports around six families, allowing for personalised, responsive and meaningful guidance throughout your fostering journey.
our job is find the spark in every child
At Fostering Hearts, we are committed to enriching the lives of children in foster care by creating safe, stable and nurturing homes where they can grow in confidence. We provide our foster carers with tailored guidance, training and ongoing support so they feel well-equipped to meet each child’s individual needs.
Through everyday experiences — from supporting hobbies and school activities to planning enriching outings and having meaningful conversations — our carers help young people explore their interests and build belief in their abilities. These moments, big and small, help children feel valued and understood.
If you are considering fostering, joining Fostering Hearts means becoming part of a supportive, family-run community focused on helping children move towards a brighter future.
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