EMERGENCY FOSTERING HOMES
Supporting Foster Carers and Children’s Homes with Prepared, Flexible Properties for Crisis Placements
When a child needs to be placed in care immediately — often with little to no notice — emergency foster carers step in to provide a safe, supportive environment during a critical moment in that child’s life.
We help foster carers and care providers by ensuring they have access to safe, appropriate, and instantly available homes that are ready to receive a child at a moment’s notice.
The Property Needs for Emergency Fostering
Emergency fostering demands more than just a spare room — it requires properties that are:
✔ Flexible and Accessible
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Space for short-term stays ranging from a single night to a few days or weeks
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Located close to emergency services, schools, and social care teams
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Available 24/7 for urgent placements
3. Minimising Disruption, Maximising Stability
Emergency placements are often traumatic. A well-prepared, comforting home can make all the difference in how a child experiences their first hours or days in care. We aim to reduce uncertainty by making sure the environment is calming and practical from the moment they walk in.
✔ Move-In Ready at All Times
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Fully furnished with essentials: beds, linens, kitchenware
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Clean, warm, and welcoming environments
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Equipped for children of varying ages (from toddlers to teens)
1. Rapid Response Property Support
When care providers receive an emergency referral, they need instant solutions. We maintain a network of standby, pre-approved properties that can be activated immediately.
“We’re ready when you are — even if it’s late at night.”
The Benefits of Our Service:
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Prepared properties on standby
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24/7 availability and support
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Homes located with emergency access in mind
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Compliance with safety and fostering standards
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Ongoing maintenance and responsive service for carers
✔ Secure and Safe
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Lockable gates or secure entryways
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Safety checks and compliance with local fostering and safeguarding standards
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Quiet, stable locations to help reduce anxiety and trauma
2. Tailored to Carers’ Needs
We work with individual foster carers and agencies to provide homes that suit their caring style and household setup. Whether it’s a single-bedroom unit or a multi-room home, we make sure it's appropriate for the carer and the child they may receive.
Safe Place, Just in Time
Emergency fostering changes lives — and it starts with the right environment. By providing fast, safe, and supportive properties, we help carers focus on what matters most: showing up for a child in crisis.