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More consistent support
Knowing who will answer and feeling able to reach them when you need help.
Transfer to GLF
Already fostering, but need something different?
Changing agency is a significant decision. We will listen first, explain the process honestly and keep the child’s stability at the centre.
Why carers transfer
The relationship with your agency matters.
You may need more consistent support, clearer communication, a stronger voice in decisions or simply a professional relationship that works better for you.
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Better communication
Clear decisions, timely updates and honest conversations rather than uncertainty.
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Being listened to
Having your knowledge of the child recognised and your professional voice included.
Your situation
The route depends on whether a child is currently living with you.
Every transfer is handled individually. We will help you understand what applies before you make any commitment.
No child currently in your care
The process is usually more straightforward. Your transfer assessment focuses on your fostering experience, current circumstances and the kinds of care you hope to offer.
A child living with you through an independent agency
We coordinate carefully with your current agency and the local authority. In many cases, the child remains with you while the transfer is considered.
A child living with you through a local authority
Transfers can be more complex because of how funding works. We will be candid about what is possible and do our best to help.
Facing an allegation
Ask us privately about your circumstances. We understand how isolating allegations can feel and will explain what can—and cannot—happen during a transfer.
What changes with GLF
Personal support is a practical promise.
Your own supervising social worker stays in regular contact and remains directly available when support is needed.
24/7
Your SSW on the phone
No anonymous out-of-hours service that has to learn your situation from scratch.
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Weekly calls minimum
Regular contact gives small concerns somewhere to go before they become bigger ones.
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Monthly visits minimum
Face-to-face support, plus therapeutic input, support groups and weekly training.
Financial support
Know the figures.
These are weekly payments per child while a child is placed. Enhancements may be paid where the child’s needs warrant them.
£479.50
per week · aged 10 and under
£507.50
per week · aged 11 and over
Take the first step
Arrange a 15-minute call.
Leave your name and number and our fostering team will call you back. It is simply a chance to ask questions and see what feels right.
Not ready to talk?
That is completely fine.
Keep exploring in whichever way feels most comfortable.