Fostering in Shrewsbury

There has never been a better time to become a foster parent in Shrewsbury. Did you know there are 79,000 children in foster care, of which over a ¼ are Black and Asian.

Cultural & faith based fostering in Shrewsbury

Our goal is simple - to give every child we care for the best start in life with foster parents who can provide not only a caring home, but by meeting their individual cultural and religious needs right here in Shrewsbury and the surrounding area.

We recruit foster parents from all faiths and every ethnicity because we believe every child deserves to grow up in a loving, nurturing family home – somewhere they can feel valued and have their own identity.

That’s why we’re one of the only independent fostering agency providing bespoke cultural and faith-based foster placements.

Could you offer a safe and stable home to a child in Shrewsbury for as long as they need it?

By Phone

One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries.

0800 917 7937

By Email

You can get in touch by filling out our online enquiry form with any queries that you may have.

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Visit an office

Active Care Solutions, 34-35 Pure Office, Broadwell Rd, Oldbury, B69 4BY

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Why is ACS right for you?

We are a multi-cultural fostering service, we have White, Black and Asian foster parents which enables us to specialise in providing cultural placement matches for children of faith and non-faith.

Our Shrewsbury multi-disciplinary team come from a diverse range of backgrounds and we believe that by passing on our knowledge and experience to you, you’ll be able to make a vital difference to children in need of foster care. We are committed to offering all the support you need to succeed.

We hear all the time from fostering applicants, how they have been turned away from other fostering providers, because of their commitment to church or mosque attendance. Here at ACS your faith will be treated with respect. We welcome people of faith, which had led to a truly diverse team. We also welcome people of no faith, who foster with us, because they appreciate our great family feel and our culture for respect, openness and tolerance.

When you foster with us in Shrewsbury, you’ll receive:

Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ Support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
A generous financial package
A comprehensive training programme
Regular peer group meetings
A calendar of events, activities and days out for you, your family and the children you care for
Access to key local community groups and further support resources
Regular home support visits from your personal Link Worker
Paid respite

Could you foster in Shrewsbury?

You don’t need to be married to foster, or even living with a partner, we welcome people regardless of their relationship status or sexuality. All we ask is:

You have a spare bedroom?
You are over 21 years old?
You enjoy the company of young people?
You have a sense of humour and the ability to see the positive wherever possible?

If this is you, we’d love to hear from you.

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Latest Ofsted report

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Foster parent satisfaction

Outstanding

Ofsted report rating

9/10

Foster parents would recommend

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Other benefits of working with ACS Shrewsbury

Allowances

We offer our foster parents a competitive allowance. Why not try out our finance calculator to see how fostering may affect your income.

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Training

Your training start with us during your fostering assessment and will continue throughout your fostering career.

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Support

Our support is second to none, that's why we have been rated by Ofsted as outstanding.

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Fostering news

Being sensitive to your foster child's needs during special occasions

December 4 2024

Let’s look at how your foster child might react to special occasions and explore ways you can support them to create a positive and enjoyable experience.

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How to celebrate diversity in an interfaith household

November 10 2024

Here at ACS we specialise in matching children with families who can best fulfil their cultural and religious needs. We champion diversity and building strong relationships between people of different faiths.

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Managing Your Money as a Foster Parent

November 1 2024

Whether you're thinking about fostering or are already a foster parent, managing your finances well can make a big difference. Check out our top money-saving tips for foster parents.

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Guiding Your Foster Child on Their Faith Journey

October 21 2024

Children often inherit their religion from their parents, who model and teach them the beliefs and practices of their faith. However, faith is a profoundly personal journey, and when children move into foster care, they may have complex feelings about their faith due to their circumstances and past experiences. Read on to discover how, as a foster parent, you can help the child in your care navigate their feelings about their faith and guide them on their spiritual journey.

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ACS Registered Manager nominated for national award

September 30 2024

Our very own Mohammed Bashir has been shortlisted in the Multicultural Business and Community Champion awards for his contribution to faith-based foster care.

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ACS are rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for a Second Time

August 16 2024

We received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in all three categories, with no recommendations. Keep reading to discover the highlights of the report and how we achieved this remarkable milestone for the second time.

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