Foundations to Foster

Free Foundations to Foster Training Courses with Telford & Wrekin Fostering

Foundations to Foster training is a next step in considering fostering a local child for Telford & Wrekin. We appreciate what a big decision this is and offer you the opportunity to take the Foundations to Foster training without any obligation.

Foundations to Foster is essential training if you want to progress on your fostering journey. It is designed to prepare you for the role of fostering.

Time commitment

There are two options running alternate months. You can commit to two consecutive Saturdays from 9am – 2pm or to three weekday evenings, 6pm - 9pm to complete your training in person.

Locations

Dawley Baptist Church Park Road, Dawley Bank, Telford TF4 2E

Telford Central Fire Station 1 Stafford Park 1, Telford TF3 3BW

Research and information

The course helps you to make an informed decision. If you would like time to understand more about the role before progressing to the next stage, you are welcome to join Foundations to Foster before you apply. We will take some basic information to enrol you and arrange an ititial visit to your home for a no obligation chat with you.

Ready to apply

If you have already made your decision to apply to us to foster, on receipt of your application form, our training facilitator, Beth will contact you to discuss your training.

We invite applicants to complete Foundations to Foster at the same time as undergoing their assessment. If you prefer, you can choose to complete your training first.

Here is a taster of what you can expect from your Foundations to Foster training in preparation for your role as a foster carer.

About Foundations to Foster

The Foundations to Foster course delivers pre-approval training. Designed to prepare you for the role of fostering, it also helps you make an informed decision.

The focus of your training is on the practical day-to-day skills that all foster carers need. It gives you the opportunity to explore the role of fostering in detail.

The training is compulsory, and each applicant must complete the course. This means that if you are applying as a couple, both of you need to attend the training.

Course delivery

Telford Fostering delivers this series of workshops in a supportive, informal group. It is an opportunity to learn with others who are at the same stage in the fostering journey as you.

The Telford Fostering training facilitator leads the workshops. Other members of the team support the training. Each bring many years of experience working with both foster carers and children.

We also invite an experienced foster carer to help deliver the training. They bring personal insight to the fostering process. A foster carer can answer your questions from their lived experience – no matter how big or small.

Course dates:

Book your place on the first date of the course you would like to attend.

• Wednesday 3rd, 10th and 17th June - Telford Central Fire Station
• Saturday 11th and 18th July - Dawley Baptist Church
• Wednesday 9th, 16th and 23rd September - Dawley Baptist Church
• Saturday 3rd and 10th October - Dawley Baptist Church
• Wednesday 11th, 18th and 25th November - Dawley Baptist Church
• Saturday 5th and 12th December - Dawley Baptist Church
• Tuesday 12th, 19th and 26th January 2027 - Dawley Baptist Church
• Saturday 6th and 12th February 2027 - Dawley Baptist Church
• Thursday 4th, 11th and 18th March 2027 - Dawley Baptist Church

We are happy to have an informal chat with you if you have any questions about fostering or the training course.

Contact Details

You can call us on 01952 387387 between 9am - 5pm or email us at fostering@telford.gov.uk.

Alternatively, visit our website at www.telfordfostering.co.uk and complete our online enquiry form and we will send your our information pack and call you at a time that is most convenient.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your interest in fostering for Telford & Wrekin Council.