Our Children and Young People
The welfare of children is our top priority. Young people placed with us are guaranteed a safe and loving home.
At Rainbow, we ensure each child and young person feels supported, protected and valued.
With Rainbow, young people are able to thrive and achieve their goals.
We put children first.
More foster parents are urgently needed.
The number of children in care is rapidly increasing every year.
There is a higher need for foster parents who can look after teenagers, unaccompanied asylum seeking children and children with special needs and or disabilities.
Your support can ensure that children don’t have to grow up without love and care.
FAQs
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Children enter care for various reasons, including physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, severe neglect, abandonment, parental substance misuse, or the loss of a parent. Regardless of the circumstances, every child in care needs support and a loving home to help them heal and thrive.
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Yes. We will work with you to understand your preferred placement type, as well as ages. The ideal foster parent is one that can take all ages (0-18), and is open to all races, religions and backgrounds.
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We have a dedicated expert Placement Team that work to find the best placement for you.
Once you are an approved foster parent, you will be placed on our vacancy list. They will be in touch with you when they find potential suitable placements and discuss whether you are able to accept. The ultimate decision is yours.
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It will depend on your preferences and circumstances. Everyone is different. Contact us on 0330 311 2845 to discuss with our friendly Recruitment Team.
Protecting and nurturing children since 1998.
Ofsted Outstanding
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Ofsted Outstanding ★★★★★
“This agency ensures that excellent care and support are provided to all of the children placed with it. As a result, children settle well, they are safe, they make secure attachments and they thrive.”
* Ofsted Report 2023 Rated ‘Outstanding’ in All Areas
Youth Participation Service
Our dedicated YP team work with foster parents helping them to support the ambitions of the children and young people they care for. We help monitor their educational progress, as well as their social and personal development.
We plan a variety of trips and activities throughout the year, motivating every child with us to make friends, learn and have fun!
Placement Opportunities
Learn more about the different fostering opportunities we offer at Rainbow and find the one that suits you!