{"id":546,"date":"2025-11-05T11:40:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T11:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/?page_id=546"},"modified":"2025-11-24T14:59:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T14:59:33","slug":"foster-in-greater-manchester","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/foster-in-greater-manchester","title":{"rendered":"Foster in Greater Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile pattern-media-text background-image-swirl is-style-squircle-mask\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-medium)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-tt-yellow-color\">Foster<\/mark> in Greater Manchester<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Foster carers are needed more than ever in Greater Manchester&nbsp;to provide a safe and caring home to children and young people who are unable to live with their own family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your journey by giving us a call on&nbsp;<strong>0161 283 4800<\/strong>&nbsp;or learn more about fostering below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contact\">Get in touch<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/download-our-guide\/\">Download a fostering pack<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/resi_174_web-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-336 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/resi_174_web-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/resi_174_web-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/resi_174_web-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/resi_174_web-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/resi_174_web-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/resi_174_web.jpg 1666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It doesn\u2019t matter where you are on your fostering journey, we\u2019re here to help.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Find some of the most frequently asked questions about fostering and hear from some of our current foster carers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why foster with us?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xsmall);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xsmall)\"><strong>We\u2019re&nbsp;a charity<\/strong>&nbsp;which means every single penny goes back into supporting young people \u2013 we never profit from children in care. The Together Trust charity has been supporting vulnerable children for over 150 years. And as long as young people need us, we\u2019re not going anywhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xsmall);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xsmall)\">Based in Manchester, we&#8217;ve worked hard to build a connected fostering family here&nbsp;where staff, carers and families can support each other. In fact, our level of training, support and friendly community mean some of our foster carers have been with us <strong>for over 20 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xsmall);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xsmall)\">As part of the Together Trust charity, you\u2019ll have access to our specialist services \u2013 including our psychology team, Sleep Services and speech and languages therapists \u2013 meaning that you and your foster child have expert, tailored support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Make Your Spare Room A Home with Together Trust Fostering\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eTcok7oIhmI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-plain\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/faqs\/\">Hear more stories from our foster family<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"contact\" class=\"wp-block-group pattern-form-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get in touch with our 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them.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much do foster carers get paid?<\/summary>\n<p>Foster carers receive two aspects to their payments:&nbsp;<strong>a child allowance&nbsp;<\/strong>(to cover the costs of caring for a child) and&nbsp;<strong>a&nbsp;reward payment<\/strong>&nbsp;(for your skills, training and experience).&nbsp;The combination of both varies depending on the age of the child you care for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also receive additional financial support if the child you care for has additional support needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Payments are made fortnightly. On average, our carers receive approximately&nbsp;<strong>\u00a3500 per week<\/strong>. Approximate example payments could include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a3500 (+) per week to foster a child under 5, with additional support needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a3500 (+) per week to foster a 16-year-old young person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a3850 (+) per week to foster two children, aged 10-13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, the income you earn as a foster carer isn\u2019t taxable. In your tax return, you\u2019ll be able to claim something known as&nbsp;<strong>qualifying care relief<\/strong>, which is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a tax exemption of up to \u00a319,690 per household<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tax relief for every week you foster a child<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fostering does not exempt you from paying National Insurance Contributions (NIC) and council tax.<br><br>If you want to find out more about fostering allowances,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get in touch<\/a>. We\u2019re happy to answer your financial questions, as well as any other fostering queries you have.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What skills do I need to become a foster carer?<\/summary>\n<p>Parenting experience is helpful but not essential. You will need plenty of patience, enthusiasm, often humour and always kindness. <br><br>You need to be adaptable and need to demonstrate an understanding of the complex needs of the children and young people who are looked after. <br><br>Commitment to children and young people is key \u2013 stickability.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>I am already approved with another fostering agency, can I transfer?<\/summary>\n<p>We welcome applications from people already approved to foster with another agency. You would have to be reassessed but this should be fairly straightforward as you will have all your experience in fostering. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/transfer\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"342\">our transfer page<\/a> if you&#8217;d like to transfer to fostering with us. <br><br>Please note that carers are not able to foster with more than one agency at a time.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Am I too old to foster?<\/summary>\n<p>There is no upper age limit for fostering but you do need to be at least 21 years old.<br>Foster carers need to have reasonable health and have a positive outlook. The assessment will look at your individual skills and situation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What will the assessment be like and how long will it take?<\/summary>\n<p>Assessments start with taking up references with statutory organisations and police checks. Our very experienced social workers will support you through every step of the way and will be able to answer all of your questions. We aim to complete assessments within four to six months.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>I am single and have never had any children of my own, will I be able to foster?<\/summary>\n<p>Our fostering family includes foster carers with a wide range of experiences and situations, including a number of single carers. We will talk to you about your experience of caring for children. The important factor is that you have friends and family to support you.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>We are in a same sex relationship. Can we become foster carers?<\/summary>\n<p>We&#8217;re proud to support LGBTQ+ individuals and couples wanting to foster. <br><br>We are a New Family Social member and take pride in making sure every individual or family going through the fostering process with us is treated equally and with respect.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-plain\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/faqs\/\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xsmall);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xsmall)\">Read more of our most frequently asked questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-query-loop pattern-query-loop-4-cols background-blue-wave has-global-padding 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-medium)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/why-foster-with-us\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/hug-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-335\" style=\"border-radius:10px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/hug-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/hug-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/hug-1024x683.jpg 1024w, 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