Specialist & Therapeutic Fostering in Kent

Specialist & Therapeutic Fostering in Kent

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Specialist & Therapeutic Fostering in Kent

What is Specialist / Therapeutic Fostering?

Some children who come into care have experienced trauma, neglect, or complex emotional and behavioural needs. Specialist or therapeutic fostering provides them with the stability, structure, and care they need to begin healing and thriving.

This type of fostering is designed for children and young people who need extra support. As a therapeutic foster carer, you work closely with professionals to provide consistent, nurturing care that helps children overcome challenges.
It may involve:

  • Caring for children with emotional or behavioural difficulties

  • Supporting children with special educational needs or disabilities

  • Helping children who have experienced trauma build trust and resilience

These placements can be both short-term and long-term, depending on the child’s needs.

Who Can Become a Therapeutic Foster Carer?

Therapeutic fostering requires resilience, patience, and a commitment to learning specialist approaches. You’ll need to:

  • Be open to ongoing training and development

  • Work closely with therapists, social workers, and other professionals

  • Provide a safe, stable, and structured home environment

  • Offer empathy, consistency, and encouragement even in challenging times

Previous experience working with children or vulnerable people can be helpful, but it isn’t essential — we provide all the training you need.

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Support & Allowance

Therapeutic foster carers receive:

  • A higher fostering allowance, recognising the additional responsibility

  • Specialist training tailored to therapeutic approaches

  • 24/7 support from our team

  • Regular supervision, reflective practice, and peer support groups

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Specialist & Therapeutic Fostering in Kent

There is a growing need in Kent for carers who can provide therapeutic support to children. By stepping into this role, you’ll not only transform children’s lives but also gain new skills and professional development.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Therapeutic fostering involves extra training, support, and strategies to help children with higher or more complex needs.

Client Testimonials

“M ( foster parent) has a unique way of making me feel safe and valued.  She listens to me without judgement and offers advice that always seems to come from a place of genuine care"

Foster Child, Ashford 2025

"Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me”

Foster Child, Maidstone, 2025

“Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important.  Their help and positive contributions are really appreicated.”

Foster carer, London 2025

“We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively  with each stage”

Foster carer, Gillingham, 2025

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