Why should I foster for Tree House Care?
There are lots of reasons you should foster for Tree House Care.
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Because we are an Outstanding service.OFSTED judge each fostering service either “Inadequate” , “Satisfactory" , “Good” or “Oustanding”.OFSTED have officially judged us to be "Outstanding.
- Because of all the support you will get from us.We provide;
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Because of what our existing foster carers say about us.Quite independently from us, when preparing for their inspection OFSTED send out questionnaires for our Foster Carers to fill in. This is a summary of what our existing foster carers said;
100% of our foster carers are very satisfied with the support they receive from Tree House
100% of our foster carers felt that Tree House Care staff are good at letting them know about things concerning their foster child
100% of Tree House foster carers felt that we have consulted them about important decisions in their foster children’s lives.
100% of foster carers attended reviews.
100% felt that they were listened to at reviews.
100% of foster carers were in receipt of written information about the service expectations of them as a foster carer.
100% of our foster carers feel that there are enough staff in the fostering service.
100% of our foster carers had been asked by staff for their opinions about the way the fostering service runs
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Because of what children and young people say about their placements with us. Here are just some of the things children and young people said about us in our recent Childrens Survey;
What do you like about living in your current placement?
“I like everything about living here”
“The carers are kind and friendly. I like my bedroom with all my special, personal belongings. I love all the animals. I am kept busy, which I like”
“I really like it and I get on with everyone”
“I have got a big room. I have got a lot of friends at my school. I get nice clothes and lots of toys”
“I know that there is always someone to talk to. They also know when something is wrong, so if I cant/feel uncomfortable with starting the talking, they will come to me”
What things do you like about your fostering placement?
“It’s not my foster placement, its my home”
Do you like the staff/carers that care for you?
“Yes I like all the staff. I get on well with them”
Can you tell us why?
“Because she is the best of the west and east”
“You always know where you stand with them. They do not “edge” around things—they get straight to the issue”
We asked children if we asked their opinions on things often enough:
76% said yes
15% said too often!
We asked if we did do enough to make sure they are healthy:
100% said yes
We asked if we did enough to support their education:
93% said yes
If you have any questions or queries please ring us on 01472 598334 or email us on info@treehousecare.org . Alternatively send for an information pack or subscribe to Tree House Catch-Up our free e-newsletter for anyone interested in becoming a foster carer , by clicking here
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