3. How Foster with North East supports foster carers

We know that you may never feel quite 'ready' to be a foster carer, but you'll learn how Foster with North East - and our community of foster carers - can help you feel prepared. You'll get an overview of the professional benefits package including fostering fees and allowances, and our flexible, first-class training. You will find out about:

• Pre-approval training and support at our North East hubs
• Post-approval training and career development
• The Mockingbird support scheme
• The foster buddy mentoring scheme
• Your foster support team and 24/7 support line