Welcome To Our

New chapters Fostercare

Local Children
Local Carers
Local Community

New Chapters Fostercare is dedicated 
to recruiting and supporting local foster carers to help change children’s lives through our therapeutic approach.

Why Foster With
New Chapters Fostercare?

Exceptional
Support

Our dedicated team is available 24/7, 365 days a year, ensuring you always have the support you need. We offer regular training and reflective sessions to help you thrive as a foster carer.

Therapeutic
Approach

We utilise the PACE parenting model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) to create a supportive environment. This approach is part of our Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) method, helping children feel safe and understood.

Community and
Recognition

We pride ourselves on being a close-knit community of carers and staff. Recognised twice by Ofsted as an outstanding agency, we ensure your voice is heard and your needs are met with personalised services.

About Fostering

What is Fostering?

Fostering involves providing a temporary home for children who cannot live with their birth families. It offers a safe and nurturing environment where children can heal, grow, and thrive. Fostering can be short-term, long-term, or even emergency placements, depending on the child's needs.

Will I Be Supported?

Absolutely! From your first enquiry, you will receive comprehensive support. Our social workers, family support workers, and therapeutic experts are all here to assist you. You'll also have access to extensive training, including our 18-session Nurturing Attachments course, to help you develop the skills needed to support vulnerable children.

Different Types of Fostering

Respite Care
Provides children and their carers a break, allowing children to form new connections.
Emergency Fostering
Offers immediate, temporary care in urgent situations.
Short-Term Fostering
Care for a child while
long-term plans are
made.
Long-Term Fostering
Permanent care until the child reaches adulthood
Parent and Child Fostering
Supports both parent and child in a nurturing environment
Remand Fostering
Court-specified care as an alternative to custody
UASC (Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children)
Care for children from conflict zones, requiring cultural sensitivity.
Disability and Special Needs Fostering
Specialised care for children with physical or learning disabilities.

Our Staff Who Support Our Family of Foster Carers

At New Chapters, we are proud to have foster carers and staff who have been with us for several years, providing much-needed stability and security to vulnerable children. Our team is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Craig Walton

Strategic Director

Rosie Cavalot

Director & Head of Therapy

Debbie Borley

Administrator

Claire Upcott

Registered Manager

Karen Phillips

Family Support Worker

Martin George

Director & Responsible
Individual

Andrea Southall

Supervising Social Worker

Sara Dowding

Supervising Social Worker

Claire Farr

Supervising Social Worker

Sarah Richards

Family Support Worker

Merrikki Glendenning

Family Foster Coordinator

Our Therapeutic Approach
(PACE)

Working in a truly therapeutic way can be as challenging as it is rewarding. Our PACE parenting model, which stands for Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy, helps children build safe and meaningful relationships. This approach supports both carers and children, fostering emotional regulation and reducing conflicts.

Become a Foster Carer

Becoming a foster carer with New Chapters Fostercare is a rewarding journey. We value our foster carers and offer generous allowances, respite, and special events to show our appreciation. Whether you're just starting to explore fostering or looking to transfer from another agency, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Looking to Transfer?

Becoming a foster carer with New Chapters Fostercare is a rewarding journey. We value our foster carers and offer generous allowances, respite, and special events to show our appreciation. Whether you're just starting to explore fostering or looking to transfer from another agency, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Community Voices

Andy
Director - Smash Life
Joe
Founder - BrightStar Boxing
Michelle & Tone
Foster Carer
Janette & Peter
Foster Carer
Rob
Director - RGT Training & Consultancy LTD
Derrick Rayner
Shades Training
Julie
Foster Carer
Rachael
Foster Carer
Francesca
NewStart Networks
Pat & Mike
Foster Carers

Join Our Family

Ready to make a difference?
Contact us today to learn more about becoming a foster carer with New Chapters. Our friendly team is here to answer any questions and help you take the first step towards changing a child's life.

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