Fostering in hertfordshire
You could change the lives of children in your local area by becoming a foster carer. Fostering in Hertfordshire is all about providing young people with a safe, stable and caring home. A place where they can recover from any trauma they may have experienced. To watch children regain their confidence at school or college, or just generally in their everyday lives, is so rewarding. There are lots of different ways that you could make a real difference. TACT are recruiting foster carers in Hertfordshire in order to provide care and guidance for these vulnerable young people. If this sounds like something you could do, you could join our Fostering Hertfordshire team.
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Can I foster in Hertfordshire?
You don’t need any previous experience to start fostering in Hertfordshire. To proceed with an application, you would need to meet this initial criteria:
- To be over 21 years old (there is no upper age limit)
- To have at least one spare bedroom
- To be a full-time resident in the UK or have indefinite leave to remain
You would also need the time and flexibility to dedicate yourself to fostering. Good written and spoken English is essential, as you would be required to work with other professionals, and provide written records detailing the progress of any young people in your care.
Full Training
No previous experience or training is necessary to become a foster carer.
We provide comprehensive training to help you feel confident and well-prepared to welcome children into your home. This training is offered both online and in person.
During the assessment process, you’ll participate in an introductory course called Skills to Foster. This brief online course provides an overview of fostering and offers an opportunity to ask any questions you might have.
Once you’re approved as a TACT foster carer, you’ll gain access to a wide-ranging training program designed to strengthen your skills and equip you to care for children and young people in the Hertfordshire area.
Additionally, we offer specialised training to help you build the expertise and resources needed to support children with specific needs or challenges.
24/7 Support
At TACT, we recognise the importance of around-the-clock support in creating positive change in children’s lives. That’s why we reinvest all surplus funds into enhancing our services for fostering families, ensuring help is always available when you need it.
As a TACT foster carer, you’ll benefit from the support of a dedicated Supervising Social Worker with a manageable caseload, allowing them to provide tailored guidance and help you make a lasting impact on the lives of children.
This is what we provide:
- Full 24/7 support. Your Supervising Social Worker will be your main point of contact, backed by an out-of-hours service for advice and assistance at any time.
- Foster carer portal. A user-friendly online hub with access to essential information, training, resources, and guidance to support your fostering journey.
- Education service. A dedicated team committed to helping the children in your care reach their full potential through personalised educational support.
- Health service. Ongoing monitoring of children’s physical and emotional well-being to promote healthy development.
- Support groups. Local groups in Hertfordshire and surrounding areas, offering opportunities to connect with fellow foster carers, share experiences, and build a supportive community.
- Support for young people. Our Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners organise activities, events, and additional resources to support children in your care in Herfordshire.
- Supporting your own children. We value the vital role your own children play in fostering. Our Children Who Foster events allow them to meet peers and share their experiences.
- Peer support. Where available, experienced TACT foster carers provide peer-to-peer guidance, sharing practical advice and encouragement to new carers..
Pay & Allowances
Foster carers are dedicated professionals, and our fees and allowances reflect the critical role they play in transforming children’s lives.
Through our partnership with Hertfordshire County Council, we receive funding to support the care of children and young people in the local community. This funding allows us to deliver exceptional services and comprehensive support to our foster carers.
The fostering allowance you receive will vary based on factors such as the type of care you provide, the number and ages of the children in your care, and the complexity of their individual needs.
There are also payments for children’s birthdays, holidays and religious festivals. We also pay long service awards and a Refer a Friend fee (if you recommend someone who then goes on to be an approved foster carer with us).
Below, you can find examples of the weekly Fostering Hertfordshire payments you could receive when a young person is placed in your care:
Meet The Area Manager
“I work relentlessly to support our foster carers so that we can impact the lives of our children and young people to become the best they can be – by ensuring that they live in homes that are safe, fun, loving and nurturing.”
Priscilla Makambe – TACT Area Manager London, Essex & Hertfordshire
Priscilla started working for TACT in 2019, having previously worked in Local Authority Child Protection and Children with Disabilities Teams before moving into fostering more than 15 years ago.
Rated ‘Good’ By Ofsted
Following an inspection in March 2022, Ofsted have announced that TACT London, Essex and Hertfordshire has been rated ‘Good’ for its work with foster carers and looked after children.
“Children thrive and make good progress from their starting points. This is because they share positive and trusting relationships with their foster carers. These positive relationships help children to feel safe and secure.” – Ofsted 2022
What Our Foster Carers Say
“Having worked in the public and voluntary sector, I wanted to foster with a not-for-profit agency and after doing some research came across TACT which was a perfect fit. You will be well supported by TACT, and you will develop as a carer and a person.”
Carole – TACT Foster Carer since 2014
Fostering Information Events
- April 11, 2025
- London
- Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Hammersmith Fostering Information Event
TACT London are hosting a Fostering Information Session at RCNI London West Nursing Careers & Jobs Fair on Friday 11th April 2025 between 9.30am – 4pm.
- September 5, 2025
- London
- Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Islington Fostering Information Event
TACT London, Essex & Hertfordshire are hosting a Fostering Information Session at RCNI London North Nursing Careers & Jobs Fair on Friday 5th September 2025 between 9.30am – 4pm.
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