About Family Fostering

Learn about our passion for fostering and our values

Who we are

We are a small dedicated team with extensive experience in fostering. Teresa and Debi have worked together in fostering since 2002. They have expertise in parts of the service, from the assessment and reviewing of foster carers and delivering training and workshops, through to providing  support and supervision and managing and developing a fostering service. In addition to this, they have experience of setting up and delivering services for young people, and their families both have experience of being part of a fostering family.

Our shared passion and vision of providing high quality practical, emotional and therapeutic support to foster carers and the children in their care, inspired and motivated us to set up Family Fostering.

Our Values

Recognise worth

At Family Fostering our principles of recognising each individual’s unique worth and enabling them to realise their potential are central to everything we do. This is inclusive to all the children and young people within the service, all our foster carers and staff members.​

Influence well-being

We are acutely aware that the children and young people who are placed with foster carers have experienced trauma, abuse and/or neglect and the huge negative impact this has on their overall development and wellbeing. ​

Provide support

We recognise that caring for these children and young people is complex and demanding requiring foster carers to have key skills, personal qualities, resilience and strong support networks.​

Value fellow professionals

We value foster carers as fellow professionals and work alongside them, supporting them in every aspect of the fostering role. ​​

Raise self-esteem

Our foster carers are skilled to make a life changing difference to young people placed in their care, essentially in the day to day care they provide within their homes where they consistently demonstrate to young person they are valued and provide them with the support they need to work through their difficulties, raise their self-esteem and provide them with the motivation and resources they need to realise their unique potential.

Provide stability

We strongly believe that ideally children and young people within the care system who are unable to return to their birth family should have the stability of long term foster placements as within these they are provided with the best opportunity to begin developing secure attachments vital to their emotional well-being.

Our Mission Statement

To provide our fostering families with a secure base within which they are equipped and enabled to provide safe, nurturing and loving homes to young people unable to live with their birth families. Working holistically with a therapeutic ethos we will ensure that each child/young person is fully supported through their psychological recovery, enabled to build their resilience and realise their unique potential.

Meet the Family Fostering Team

Debi

Head of Service

I’m a Director of Family Fostering with over 36 years of experience working with children and families, including 23 years specifically within fostering as a qualified social worker.  I’ve managed various services and spent over 12 years as a registered manager within fostering and am now responsible for the development of our fostering Service. I’ve also had the personal experience of being a foster parent, which provided me with valuable insight into the realities of foster parenting. Supporting foster parents in the complex and vital work they do is something I’m deeply passionate about.

Teresa Morgan, Director of Family Fostering

Teresa

Service Manager

I’m a Director of Family Fostering as well as the Responsible Individual and ADM. I’m a qualified social worker with over 30 years of experience working with children and families, and I’ve spent the last 23 years focusing on fostering. Growing up in a fostering household, I saw first-hand the vital role that birth children play, and the impact fostering can have on the entire family. That experience gave me a deep understanding and lasting passion for making sure everyone in a fostering family feels fully supported.

Judith

Fostering Manager

I’m Judith, and I qualified as a social worker in 2005, starting my career as a Child Protection Social Worker. Over the past 12 years, I’ve gained extensive experience within fostering, initially as a supervising social worker and as a Senior Social Worker and am now a Registered Manager. I hold a BA degree in Social Science and Psychology, as well as a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Social Care. Additionally, I’m a qualified trainer in Skills to Foster. My experience and qualifications have shaped my passion for supporting both foster parents and children throughout their fostering journey.

Chantelle

Practice Manager

I am a qualified social worker with a BA Hons degree in Social Work. I’ve been with Family Fostering for over 5 years, and I am now the Practice Manager. In addition to this role, I’m the Therapeutic Parenting Lead within the service and hold a diploma in therapeutic parenting. I’m fully committed to supporting foster parents, their birth children, and extended families, as I believe fostering is a whole family venture. My aim is to ensure that everyone involved in the fostering process is well-supported and understood.

Chloe

Supervising Social Worker

I am an experienced social worker who qualified in 2016. My career began as a Children and Families’ Social Worker, where I supported children in need and children at risk. I then moved to the adolescent team, where I worked with young people facing complex and diverse social issues, including domestic violence, substance misuse, mental health challenges, child sexual exploitation, and involvement in county lines. I’m passionate about empowering people to make positive changes in their lives, and I’m committed to helping those I work with build a better future.

Aoife

Supervising Social Worker

I am a qualified social worker with a compassionate and caring approach to my work with previous experience of working within la local authority with children and their families. I’m dedicated to creating meaningful and lasting change in the lives of those I support. I have a deep passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, families, and parents from diverse backgrounds.

Sarah

Supervising Social Worker

I have been a qualified social worker since 2001. My career began in a children’s and family’s team for a local authority, where I spent my first 3 years. Since then, I’ve worked in fostering, holding roles as a supervising social worker, senior practitioner, and independent social worker. My practice is underpinned by a therapeutic approach, and I’m passionate about ensuring foster parents receive the right support so they can provide the best care for the children and young people in their care.

Lucy

Supervising Social Worker

I am a qualified Social Worker with a background in Psychology and a strong focus on mental health and therapeutic approaches. I have extensive experience supporting Looked After Children and am passionate about empowering others through empathy, creativity, and a strengths-based approach.

Sophie

Social Work Assistant

I am a Social Work Assistant and hold a BA Hons degree in Counselling, Coaching, and Mentoring. I’m a highly motivated and conscientious individual with over 10 years of experience working in the third sector, including supporting people with addiction, homelessness, and mental health challenges. I’ve worked in both community and residential services, as well as recently as an occupational therapy assistant, supporting adults with profound learning and physical disabilities. Additionally, I’ve volunteered with organizations like the Martha Trust, Breast Cancer Now, and Crisis UK, primarily as a general fundraiser.

Natalie

Social Work Assistant

I’m a reliable and self-motivated professional with a passion for making a real difference in young people’s lives. I build strong, trusted relationships by listening to each child’s unique voice and needs. With experience in outdoor and child-initiated learning, I focus on developing independence and self-esteem. I bring a calm, non-judgmental approach to multi-agency work, backed by a solid background with local authorities in Kent and Hertfordshire.

Krista

Finance Manager

I have worked as an office Manager at Family Fostering for over 10 years and have a Bachelor of Arts degree and a 3-year Business Administration/Human Resources Diploma. I’m also a qualified teacher of English to speakers of other languages. I have recently changed roles within the service and am now the Finance Manager . I am an outgoing and friendly individual and am always on the other end of the phone to help anyone out. I love being part of the Family Fostering family.

Izzy

Office Manager

I am the Office Manager within the team with extensive experience in administration in the care sector. I support the fostering team by managing reports, ensuring paperwork is completed and distributed promptly, and building positive relationships with parents, children, and external professionals. I am known for my ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, I am committed to creating a welcoming and efficient environment for everyone involved.

Emeli

Panel Administrator

I am an experienced administrator with direct experience working in a fostering team. As the panel administrator at Family Fostering, I ensure that our panels run smoothly and efficiently, and ensure that panels are legally quorate. I bring energy and humour to my role, creating a positive atmosphere, and I’m always happy to lend a hand and help out wherever needed. I truly enjoy being part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Liz

Administrator

I have extensive experience in administrative and business support, I’ve developed a strong skill set in people management and HR support. I thrive in dynamic environments and take pride in building strong professional relationships across the organisation. My commitment to continuous professional development drives me to contribute meaningfully to my team and the success of the organisation.

Tracey

Administrator

I’m an organised and reliable professional who enjoys working both with a team and on my own. I’ve built strong relationships through my work in a variety of service roles and always focus on delivering results. My experience in managing businesses and supporting large organisations has helped me develop strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks. I’m passionate about creating training materials and enjoy adapting to new systems to improve processes and help others learn.

Rebekah (Becca)

Business Development Assistant

I am the Business Development Assistant at Family Fostering. I have previous experience of owning and running my own business, I’ve gained a strong foundation in both creative arts and business development. I’m passionate about fostering growth and building meaningful connections, and I thrive in the dynamic world of business development. As a dedicated worker, I bring a blend of creativity and strategic thinking to the table, and I’m excited to contribute to the ongoing expansion and success of Family Fostering.

Office
01843 598647

Teresa 
0781 553 2569

Debi
0790 459 0421

enquiries@
familyfostering.org

Family Fostering
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