Locations
North England
Fostering in Barnsley
Could you change the life of a child in Barnsley? Become a foster parent with Compass and we will support you every step of the way.
Find Us
Your Nearest Office
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Hope Park Business Centre
Hope Park
BRADFORD
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01274288117
Compass Fostering Barnsley
There is currently an urgent need for more foster carers in Barnsley. Located in our Compass Fostering North region, we are one of the leading independent fostering agencies in Barnsley, providing high-quality support and training for all our foster carers.Fostering a child is one of the most rewarding, life-changing things an individual can do. As a foster carer with Compass, you’d be helping to give our children and young people the childhood they deserve.
Your Local Fostering Agency
If you’re interested in fostering in Barnsley, your local office is here to help.Your local office is a hub for all things Compass Fostering in Barnsley, organising training, support groups, coffee mornings and more.
Your local team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, supporting you in journey with us throughout the fostering assessment process. We’re open 9-5 Monday to Friday and we will always be happy to see you! If you need to speak to somebody, we also have an out of hours service available at all times.
Why choose Compass
We’re big enough to support, small enough to care
More Supportive
We are here to support you at every turn. We take the time to get to really know our carers, offering them bespoke, 24/7 wrap-around support, dedicated social workers, regular support groups and a generous fostering allowance that values and recognises their skills.
More Responsive
Foster carers with Compass join a welcoming and supportive community of professionals. From the minute you make contact, our experienced team will listen to you and answer any questions you may have. With Compass, there’s always someone to talk to.
More Informative
We believe in enriching our carers with the skills and knowledge to really make a difference to children’s lives. With Compass, you’ll benefit from high-quality, therapeutic training specially tailored to you and your learning and development as a foster carer.
Discover why foster carers choose Compass Fostering.
Money
Barnsley Fostering Fees
We recognise that looking after a child or young person has various financial implications. Our foster carers receive a generous weekly allowance which is made up of both a professional fee (for you), and a day living allowance for the foster child in your care.
We average payments of £370 per week for every child living in your home, which far exceeds national minimum standards.
Become a Foster Carer in Barnsley With Compass
Children and young people are desperately in need of fostering in Barnsley. We think all children and young people deserve a stable, safe, and loving home to grow up in.
If you’re interested in changing the life of a vulnerable child, request your free digital information pack to find out more about fostering with us.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Fostering isn’t easy. But it’s one of the most important things you can do to transform the life of a child. If you’re ready to explore whether fostering could be right for you – and want to do it with a team that will have your back – we’d like to hear from you.
