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Fostering in Basingstoke

Fostering in
Basingstoke.

Thinking about fostering in Basingstoke? Start with your questions about home, work and the care you could offer.

Let’s talk about fostering No pressure. Just a conversation.
Adults and children playing a ball game in a garden
Space for ordinary family life.

Your everyday life

A home that works for your whole household.

The first conversation is about your circumstances: the space you have, your work, the people you live with and the time you could offer. You do not need to have decided which type of fostering is right for you.

Consider how a child joining you could affect the rest of the household. We will make room for questions about your own children, pets, routines and the support around you.

Local care. A wider team.

You will have a named supervising social worker, preparation and ongoing learning, and access to experienced out-of-hours advice.

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Before you decide

Three useful things to explore.

01

Your home and availability

Explore the space, time and support involved in becoming a foster carer.

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02

What fostering pays

Understand the child allowance and professional fee, and when payments apply.

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03

Your first steps

See how conversations, preparation, assessment and matching fit together.

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Questions from the start

Let’s look at your circumstances.

Tell us your postcode and the places you can travel to. We will discuss coverage and practical arrangements for your household.

Yes. Your first conversation is a chance to understand fostering and the support around you. You do not have to make an application to ask.

We can discuss your experience and what you would like from a different agency. Any move needs careful planning, including the needs of children living with you.

A conversation, at your pace

Your first question.
A local conversation.

Ask us about fostering in Basingstoke. You can take the next step at your own pace.

  1. We’ll listen to what brings you here.
  2. We’ll answer your questions honestly.
  3. You decide what happens next.
Prefer to speak to us?023 8235 2020Ask us on WhatsApp ↗

Usually 15–20 minutes. No pressure to apply.

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