To meet Nathan’s* needs well requires patience, understanding and skills to manage. He would thrive in a home that is in Scarborough or the surrounding areas so that he can keep in touch with friends and continue to learn in the environment he knows and feels secure in.
Fostering North Yorkshire is looking for foster carers who can provide Nathan with a loving family, who can offer lots of support and consistent care. We really want Nathan to achieve all he can in life, and we are confident that with the right care he will.
Full training and support will be given to anyone who is interested in becoming a foster carer. The opportunity to become Nathan’s foster carer would especially suit someone looking to take on fostering as a career, or someone who has lots of time to spare.
Nathan has a social worker, as well as an advocate, clinician and other key members who all work as a part of a team to support Nathan and those that care for him. We will ensure that the right support and help is offered to you.
Nathan’s new foster carers will be paid at specialist level, which means they would receive more than £840 a week. Until December 31, 2023, there is also a £500 ‘golden hello’ payment for each newly approved foster carer.
North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for children and families, Cllr Janet Sanderson, said: “This is a unique opportunity for anyone in Scarborough or surrounding areas, who thinks they can go above and beyond to make a positive impact on a teenage boy’s life.
“Nathan would thrive with foster carers who can be there for him, day in, day out. Support will be there for you and Nathan to manage his needs and help develop his future life chances, the rewards will be immeasurable.”
The council’s assistant director for children and families, Mel Hutchinson, said: “We are putting out the call for specialist foster carers to support Nathan. He is a lovely teenage boy who needs lots of love, care and attention. We know caring for children who have specific needs can be hard however, you won’t be alone. We will ensure that you will have a team of professionals supporting you and Nathan all the way. We ensure our carers receive the best support and training that is needed for such an important role in a child’s life.
“Nathan loves his hobbies, which include building Lego, playing frame football and indoor go-karting. He also loves music and playing the guitar.”
You may already have experience of caring for children, being a parent or work supporting children. You may have been a foster carer in the past or present with an independent fostering agency. If you are interested, we want to hear from you, please get in touch.
Anyone aged over 21 can foster, they just need space to care. Fostering North Yorkshire encourages people who have a real passion to care for children to get in touch. The children in care are unique, so there are no set criteria for foster carers, people from all walks of life and different backgrounds make great foster carers. They can be single, have a disability and it does not matter what their sexual orientation or religious background is. Caring for local children gives them a better chance of success in their foster home as they will stay in local communities, keeping in touch with their friends.
Anyone who thinks they can dedicate time and effort to helping and supporting Nathan can find out more about fostering by visiting www.northyorks.gov.uk/fostering or call 01609 534654 to speak to a member of the Fostering North Yorkshire team.
Fostering North Yorkshire holds face-to-face events for anyone who would like to chat in person about fostering. Details can be found at Fostering information sessions | North Yorkshire County Council online.
*Nathan is a real child but for confidentiality, his name has been changed
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