Thinking about becoming a foster carer in Lewisham—or already exploring your options and trying to make sense of pay, support and the steps involved? This guide...
Thinking about fostering in Newham? You’re in the right place. Newham has a high and diverse demand for foster homes—from babies and toddlers to teenagers, sibling...
Thinking about fostering in Redbridge? You’re in a strong location to start. As a London borough with high and diverse need, Redbridge offers a clear route...
Thinking about becoming a foster carer in Waltham Forest this year? Brilliant. This borough needs more safe, stable homes for local children—and if you’ve got empathy,...
Children and young people come into care carrying experiences that would shake any adult. Therapeutic fostering recognises that behaviour is often a story about survival, not...
If you’re considering fostering, one of the first decisions you’ll face is which type of fostering fits your life, skills, and support network. Every type shares...
Parent & child (P&C) fostering places a baby or young child together with their parent in a foster home so the parent can be supported and...
Thinking about fostering as a single person? Good. Thousands of children need safe, stable homes—and single applicants are absolutely welcomed. What matters most isn’t your relationship...
Opening your home to a child in care is about warmth, stability, and everyday routines—not perfection. Still, agencies must be confident your home offers the right...
Choosing between your Local Authority (LA) and an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) is one of the first—and biggest—decisions you’ll make on your fostering journey. Both routes...