Sunflower Fostering

Sunflower Fostering offer the best possible level of support especially in times of need, for us and our foster children. Over the past 14 years the agency have gone to great lengths to ensure that they know us as people and not just as carers which is important for feeling valued. They have never lost sight of the fact that we are ordinary people doing what is sometimes extraordinary things in order to keep young people safe. We are respected as professionals and in turn respect the professionalism, the commitment, the support offered and the space to safely evolve as a foster family. It's very reassuring that we don't have to be perfect, that really would be harder than fostering!
Mar 5th, 2021

From my own family's experience with Sunflower Fostering, if you have your own young children within your household, then I would respectfully suggest that you proceed with with extreme caution before embarking upon fostering with this agency. First and foremost I would strongly recommend that you ensure that the agency explains in detail the process they adopt and apply when completing the required risk assessment BEFORE a placement is made or accepted. Fostering is not an easy job so its better to be safe than sorry.
Feb 8th, 2021

Aug 24th, 2020

My husband & I have been fostering with Sunflower for a total of 8 years and as a company, we have found them to be nothing less than professional. Their training packages are second to none, if we want to do additional online training that is sorted through a major training portal, there is ALWAYS someone to speak to night or day and if we need anything then 9 times out of 10 it's done. Apart from that we are like a family. We know all of the Social Workers and they not only know us in turn but they also know the children in our care. This is so important to us. We've not thought of leaving the company and to be honest, doubt we ever would. Thank you Sunflower and all of the staff and fellow carers. We make THE most amazing team.
Apr 13th, 2020

I have been a foster carer for 16 years. I joined Sunflower fostering last year and am amazed at the quality of service and support they offer. Fostering is a tricky profession at times and sometimes you need that little rates help. Sunflower have supported us all, and tailored what they offer to make fostering much more achievable and positive experience for us all. Importantly, they work effectively in partnership with the local authority, and seem well respected by other professionals. The children love the groups and events, and I have no hesitation in recommending them as a fostering agency.
Apr 11th, 2020