This page is for all our existing foster carers. Here you will find helpful documents, training sessions and practice issues. All downloads and links will open in a new window.
Statement of Purpose
Foster Carers' Charter
National Minimum Standards
The National Minimum Standards are designed to be applicable to the wide variety of different types of fostering service. Many providers will aspire to exceed these standards and develop their service in order to achieve excellence.
Mockingbird Family Model
We support our foster carers using the Mockingbird Family Model, an innovative approach based on the idea of an extended family, which brings significant benefits to foster children and carers.
Training Guide 2016/17 for Merton Foster Carers
This guide contains details of the courses, which are being offered to all of Merton's foster carers and Supported Lodgings carers.
Training Guide 2015/16 for Merton Foster Carers
This guide contains details of the courses, which are being offered to all of Merton's foster carers and Supported Lodgings carers.
Guide to Fostering Booklets for Children and Young People
Funded Early Education Entitlements for 9 months to 4 years
To find out about what Funded Early Education you may be able to access for the children you care for please visit:
- Funded Early Education for children aged from 9 months - 4 years
- Free childcare foster carer application pathway
- Free early education and childcare for two-year-olds - Information for parents
Other resources and links
Information on Safeguarding including Merton's Child Protection Procedures:
Take the next step
Freephone: 0800 073 0874
Telephone: 020 8545 4070
Email: fostering@merton.gov.uk