Experienced Foster Carer

Transferring to Five Rivers

Five Rivers is one of England’s leading foster care providers, with regional fostering teams across the country. As a Social Enterprise, we are dedicated to investing in our foster carers, ensuring they are supported, developed and rewarded for the crucial role they play in children and young people’s lives.

We are always on the lookout for experienced foster carers, and we would really value your expertise. We understand that the decision to transfer agency can seem daunting, but we aim to make the process as smooth as possible. The first step is to contact us for an informal chat about your circumstances.

Discuss Transferring to Five Rivers

Why Transfer?

Five Rivers has over 30 years of experience, so we know how best to support the children and young people who need us most. We also know how best to support you; due to our Social Enterprise status, the support and training we can offer far surpasses what many other fostering agencies provide.

Why Foster with Five Rivers?

How to Transfer

The process of transferring from your current fostering provider is quite straightforward, whether you’re with an independent agency or a local authority. We will be on hand from day one to make this transition as smooth as possible. We’ll need to discuss your current circumstances and take you through an initial assessment process, so if you’re interested in finding out more then please get in touch.

Transferring with a Child

If you are fostering one or more children with another fostering agency or a local authority, you are still able to transfer to us. In most circumstances, the child will be able to transfer with you – it is very rare that they can’t. The first stage of this process involves phoning up for an informal chat about the child’s circumstances. Once you have got to know us, and we have more information about the child in your care, we can begin to discuss transferring to us and what this involves in more detail.

Pay & Allowances

As an independent agency and a social enterprise, we offer a highly competitive fostering allowance of up to £28,000 a year. For almost all foster carers, this will be tax free and will not affect benefits you may currently be receiving. Find out more about foster carer pay and allowances.

Our Enquiry Team are always happy to provide information about pay, allowances and benefits for foster carers. If you have any questions about foster carer pay, please get in touch by calling 0330 173 3920 or email [email protected]

Your Local Fostering Provider

Five Rivers Child Care is your local trusted partner providing children’s services throughout England and the Republic of Ireland.

Our regional fostering teams are committed to ensuring our carers are supported 24/7; no matter what time of day you need us, a familiar face will always be on hand to help. Our fostering teams benefit from local knowledge and promote a sense of ‘family’ among our carers; they host regular local support groups and activity days where foster families can get to know each other.

Local Fostering Offices

Apply to Transfer

We need your fostering experience and expertise to help transform the lives of children and young people across the UK. Register your interest to transfer to Five Rivers Child Care today.

Apply to Transfer