Fostering: A Career That Changes Lives
At Channels & Choices, fostering isn't just a job — it's a vocation — the vital work of opening your heart and home to a child who needs both the care and the belief that their future can be brighter. It's challenging, deeply human work — and it's also one of the most rewarding careers you'll ever undertake.
We are a child-first organisation, looking for caring, resilient individuals to join our team. We offer a model that places carers and children in the centre of everything we do — supporting carers as professionals and celebrating them as people.
We Reward Your Commitment
We offer an industry-leading rewards and benefits package because we value the dedication and expertise of our therapeutic foster carers.
Unlike salary, practically the entire allowance is additionally tax-free. This means you won't pay income tax on your income close to this bracket.
Our Mission for Fostering
Our mission is to give every child in our care the chance to thrive, offering a safe, nurturing therapeutic community where trauma is understood, identity is valued and celebrated, and support is seamless. Through close collaboration and consistent care, we work to achieve the best possible outcomes for every child.
Choose Your Pathway
Whether you're considering fostering for the first time or are an experienced carer looking for a support agency home, we're here to guide your journey.
We Support You Every Step of the Way
Fostering can be challenging, but you'll never face it alone. Channels & Choices provides more support than any other agency — because great care starts with confident, well-supported carers.
Generous Allowances
Our completely transparent fee structure rewards your skills and dedication. You'll know exactly what financial support to expect — no surprises.
In-House Therapy Team
You have direct, rapid access to our clinical therapy team. If you and the child in your care hit a bump in the road, expert guidance is just a phone call away.
Specialised Training
We provide extensive, ongoing professional training that equips you with the advanced therapeutic skills to handle complex behaviour.
24/7 On-Call Community
At Channels & Choices you'll be joining an established community. If you need support at 3am, you won't reach a call centre, you'll get support from one of our own social workers.
Peer Support Groups
Meeting locally, our robust peer support network ensures you can share experiences, receive informal mentoring from veteran carers, and build a community that truly understands your role.
The 'Stepping Stones' Pathway
Our structured, heavily supported transition programme gently moves children out of residential care into a family home — a truly collaborative process setting you up for success.
The Emotional Return is Beyond Measure
Looking back across a fostering career, the rewards go far beyond financial. Watching a child settle, trust, laugh and grow again is unlike anything else.
You're not just offering a bedroom — you're offering belonging. You're giving a child the foundation to heal, to learn, and to hope again.
What Ofsted Say
"Children make exceptional progress from the time that they come to live with their foster carers. They have excellent relationships with their foster carers, experiencing highly effective care that helps them to grow into confident young adults. Managers and staff know the children and young people very well, and are highly ambitious for them... Foster carers provide highly effective care that supports children to make sustained progress. Foster carers invest heavily in children to help them to experience what a family feels like. This commitment helps to ensure that children have the stability they need to feel secure."Read Full Ofsted Report
Connect With Us
Ready to learn more? Choose how you'd like to get in touch with our fostering team.
Fostering Consultation Call
Get your questions answered by arranging a call with our Fostering Recruitment Advisors.
Virtual Fostering Events
Join an informal online event where you can meet our C&C Fostering team, Foster Carers and Managers.
These informal virtual events are the perfect opportunity to learn more about fostering with Channels & Choices, ask questions, and hear firsthand experiences from our community.
Download Your Free Foster Carer Guide
Get our comprehensive guide to becoming a foster carer. Learn about the application process, what to expect, and how we support you every step of the way.