Leaving the force for good? Become a force for good!

How can you use the skills and experience you’ve developed in the Police to transform the lives of children and young people?

Affinity Fostering has partnered with Blue Light Leavers because we know that people who have served in the Police have many of the skills and attributes that vulnerable children need in their Foster Carers.

Blue Light Leavers was set up by Andy Labrum and seeks to support and inspire those who are looking to establish a new career outside of the Police Force. Affinity Fostering count both ex- and serving Police Officers amongst our population of Foster Carers.

Andy Robins, Director of Affinity and former Police Officer himself, believes many of the driving motivations for Police Officers are met in fostering.

“As a Foster Carer you can make a significant difference in the lives of children and interrupt generational cycles of neglect and abuse. I really believe that fostering done well has the power to reduce the burden on the justice system in the long term.”
 

What skills and attributes do Affinity Fostering look for in their Foster Carers?

• A desire to serve and protect the vulnerable
• A motivation to make a difference to the local community
• The ability to keep a calm head
• Listening skills
• A curiosity to know and understand others
• The ability to work with a range of professionals
• The ability to keep regular and accurate records
• Integrity
• Resilience
• A good sense of humour!
   

What are the benefits of Fostering?

• Fostering offers the opportunity to make a real difference from your own home.
• Fostering provides an allowance of at least £409 per child per week, tax-free. Generally, you can have up to 3 fostered young people in your household, dependent on your individual circumstances.
• Foster carers are part of a supportive, diverse community.
• Affinity offers foster carers a high level of professional support and advice, with a small team who you will know by name.
• Foster carers have access to a range of services such as counselling, financial advice and training to help you succeed.
   

What are the basic requirements for applying to foster?

You can foster if:

• You are over the age of 21
• You have a spare room permanently available for fostering
• You have a secure tenancy and your landlord’s permission to foster

I’m interested. What should I do now?

You can click here to download our brochure. Floria will then contact you and answer all your questions. Alternatively you can email us at info@affinityfostering.com or contact us via our website or you can call us on 01245 237158.

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