Transfer to us
If you are an approved foster carer with another agency and would like to discuss transferring to Angus Council, please get in touch.
As a foster carer, you have the right to apply to and transfer to another agency.
After an initial discussion, we'll visit you at home to discuss the next steps. We'll discuss the care plans of any children placed with you, the views of the children in placement and the view of the current fostering provider.
If there is an agreement to process the transfer, you need to notify your current agency of your intent to move and a meeting (practice planning protocol meeting) will take place within four weeks. We will then agree on the transfer process.
What about your existing placements?
If you have a child in placement the transfer protocol will ensure their care plan is met throughout the transfer process. If the child, their parents and their social worker agrees, the child can remain in placement.
Why transfer to us?
- You will be helping local children stay near their friends and family.
- You will work directly with experienced professionals who work for the same service and in the local area.
- Access to local health and education teams.
- A 24/7 phone line where you can speak to experienced staff.
- Support from our fostering family community.
- Training available - we have a skills level based scheme with three levels. We’ll take into account the skills and experience you have developed with your current agency will be taken into account during the transfer process.
- Short breaks for carers.
- You can get up to £26.5k caring for one child in your first year.
- The council is a non-profit organisation.