East Midlands
Fostering in Leicester
Could you change the life of a child in Leicestershire? Become a foster parent in Leicester with Compass and we'll support you every step of the way.
Compass Fostering Leicester
There is currently an urgent need for more foster parents in Leicester. Located in our Compass Fostering Central region, we are one of the leading independent fostering agencies in Leicester, providing high-quality support and training for all our foster parents.Fostering a child is one of the most rewarding, life-changing things an individual can do. As a foster parent 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 Leicester, your local office is here to help.Your local Leicester office is a hub for all things Compass Fostering in the region, including organising training, support groups, coffee mornings and much more.
Your local team will be happy to answer any questions you have, supporting you throughout the fostering assessment process and your journey with us. We’re open 9-5 Monday to Friday and will always be happy to see you! If you need to speak to somebody, we 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 foster parents, 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 parents 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 foster parents 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 parent.
Money
Leicester Fostering Allowances
We recognise that looking after a child or young person has various financial implications. Our foster parents receive a generous weekly allowance which is made up of both a professional fee (for yourself), and a day-to-day living allowance for the foster child in your care.
Compass foster parents in Leicester can expect to receive a weekly allowance between £430 and £800 per child. The amount reflects the age and background of the children who come to live with you.
Become a Foster Carer in Leicester With Compass
Children and young people in Leicester are in urgent need of safe, stable and loving homes. By becoming a foster parent with Compass, you could make a lasting difference to a child’s life, whilst receiving the guidance, training and support you need at every stage.
Taking the first step into fostering can feel like a big decision, but you don’t have to make it alone. If you’re ready to find out whether fostering could be right for you, our team is here to talk things through and help you understand what happens next.
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.
