Fostering in the East Midlands
There has never been a better time to become a foster parent in the East Midlands. Not only do Ofsted rate us as Outstanding, but our foster parents do too and it's their satisfaction that means the most to us.
Why foster with ACS in the East Midlands?
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 also meeting their individual needs right here in the East Midlands.
ACS is a small agency with a family feel. When you foster with ACS you become one of the team, not just a number. You'll build relationships with local fostering families and know all of our team that work in your area. It's these close relationships that have led to our fantastic satisfaction rates.
We know become a foster parent is a huge decision and not one to be taken lightly. We are here to help! We can answer any questions you have, as well as giving lots of information about fostering, and you can be confident you won't be under any pressure to commit. Instead, you'll receive open and honest advice to suit you and your families circumstances.
There has never been a better time to consider fostering. Each year over 30,000 children come into care, if you can help just one, get in touch with us today.
Call us
By Phone
One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries.
By Email
You can get in touch by filling out our online enquiry form with any queries that you may have.
Think you’re ready to foster in the East Midlands?
Find out everything you need in order to become a foster parent, or feel free to get in touch with any questions
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 East Midlands 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 the East Midlands, 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
What our foster parents think about ACS
Could you foster in the East Midlands?
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.
Other benefits of working with ACS East Midlands
Finance calculator
Our calculator is here to help you answer questions about your finances if you foster, so you can see at a glance what your fostering allowance could be.
What our foster parents say about ACS
Sabbir’s Story
“My proudest moment was when the child I care for told me, ‘This is my family now and you’re my father.”
Sabbir Ahmed, ACS foster parent
Mohammed Bashir
Registered Manager
Kasore Khan
Operations Manager
Andrew Nugent
Fostering Service Manager
Stephanie Bourne
Assessment Manager
Nasreen Bokhari
Supervising Social Worker
John Platt
Managing Director
Asia Shabir
Administrator
Naveed Sabir
Senior Supervising Social Worker
Sumayya Pervaiz
Education and Participation Support Worker
Anisa Akhtar
Supervising Social Worker
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
By Phone
One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries.
By Email
You can get in touch by filling out our online enquiry form with any queries that you may have.
Visit an office
Active Care Solutions, 34-35 Pure Office, Broadwell Rd, Oldbury, B69 4BY