Transfer
With Us
Already Fostering? Let’s Take it Further Together.
At Oakwood Fostering we work with experienced foster carers who are ready for more: More connection. More trust. More of the support you deserve.
If you’re already a foster parent and looking for a fresh start, Oakwood Fostering offers a more personal, responsive and values-driven way to foster. We’re experienced enough to know how to support you properly and small enough to know you well.
Here, you’re never just a number. You are part of a team that truly listens, walks with you through every challenge and builds lasting relationships with you and with the children you care for.
Transfer with Confidence to Oakwood Fostering
Whether you’re seeking more support, want to develop your skills, or feel ready for something different, we’ll make transferring straightforward and worthwhile.
We work closely with foster parents transferring from other agencies or local authorities who want:
- More consistent and meaningful support
- The chance to grow into new types of fostering
- Better training that builds confidence and skills
- A genuine community of carers and professionals
- Respect for the experience they bring
If this sounds like what you are looking for we’re ready when you are.


Why Foster Carers choose Oakwood
At Oakwood Fostering, we don’t just place children. We do our best to build lifelong support around loving families.
What you can expect when you transfer to us:
- Generous allowances
- A dedicated supervising social worker who knows your story and checks in regularly
- 24/7 support from a local team who understands your needs
- Therapeutic, trauma-informed training, fully funded and designed around real life
- Peer networks and buddy systems so you always have someone to call
- Opportunities to specialise or explore new types of fostering
- A commitment to safety, identity and relationships through our GROW model
- Inclusive support for faith-matched and culturally responsive care
- Bridging payments between placements, because we believe your time matters
- Respect, recognition and room to thrive
The love and care you give as a foster parent that lasts a lifetime. We believe good foster care changes lives. Foster parents make that happen and they need to feel respected, supported and heard.
That’s what we offer at Oakwood.
Our Promise to Transferring Carers
- You won’t need to stop fostering we support continuity of care
- No need to redo your full Form F as we use a simplified, bespoke transfer assessment
- Your existing experience, training and approval status will be recognised
- We will handle the admin and liaison with your current agency with professionalism
Extras That Make a Difference
- Regular wellbeing sessions and reflective practice groups
- Short breaks when you need to rest and recharge
- Fun, local activities for all the children in your care and your own children too
- A culture where your voice shapes how we work as a team
Make the move to Oakwood Fostering
We’re ready when you are. If you’re already fostering or have fostered before and are looking for a better fit, a closer connection, or a team that truly values you, we’d love to talk.
Let’s build something better, together.


Take the first step, talk to us about fostering today









