Thinking About Transferring?

If the support you’re receiving no longer feels steady or personal, it’s okay to explore your options.

Transferring agencies doesn’t mean starting again. It means choosing the support that feels right for you now.

At Soundly Fostering, we offer space to talk honestly about what’s working, what isn’t, and what you need going forward.

What Does Transferring Mean?

As a self-employed foster carer, you have the right to choose the agency you work with.

If you already have a child placed with you, the national Transfer Protocol ensures their stability remains the priority throughout. Children are not disrupted because you explore a transfer.

We’ll explain clearly how the process works in your situation so you feel informed and confident before making any decisions.

Why Carers Choose to Transfer to Soundly

More personal, consistent support

A smaller, more connected team

Clear and open communication

Reflective, relationship-led practice

Feeling seen, heard, and valued

How the Transfer Process Works

Here’s just a brief breakdown of how the transferring process works:

An informal conversation

A discussion with your current agency

A coordinated transfer meeting

A shorter reassessment and panel

A supported transition

We guide you through each stage calmly and clearly.

If you’d like a detailed explanation of the process, we can provide a full guide or talk you through it personally.

“She has been an incredible source of comfort, guidance and care, allowing me to thrive.”

— 18-Year-Old in a Staying Put Arrangement

“She is the perfect foster carer — she is playful and sees the whole person. Living here is the best thing that’s happened.”

— Young Person in Care

“It has been a pleasure working with Soundly Fostering — it has never felt us against them, even during challenging conversations.”

— Social Worker

“Both carers did everything within their capacity to ensure his time with them was safe, reparative, and successful. These are excellent, courageous carers.”

— Social Worker

“There are no areas that I feel need improvement from the carers or the fostering agency.”

— Independent Reviewing Officer

“Working with Soundly is a pleasure. They push us to be the best carers we can be.”

— Current Foster Carer

“Joining Soundly Fostering has been the best decision — breathing new life into us and giving us the enthusiasm to keep going.”

— Current Foster Carer

“We feel there is a genuine warmth that comes across from the team. We feel listened to and valued.”

— Current Foster Carer

“It has been a feeling of returning home with Soundly — the smaller family feel is what we had loved in the past.”

— Transferred Foster Carer

“This is still the best job I have ever had. I only wished I’d made the move to full-time foster carer earlier.”

— Current Foster Carer