Foster carers needed in Havant
There is a shortage of foster carers across the UK, and Hampshire is no exception. In Havant and the surrounding areas, children and young people need safe, stable homes where they can remain close to their schools, friendships and local communities.
South Coast Fostering is committed to helping address the shortfall of foster carers across Hampshire. By recruiting carers in Havant, Waterlooville, Emsworth and nearby communities, we aim to reduce the need for children to be placed further away from everything familiar to them.
Fostering provides stability at a time when a child’s circumstances may feel uncertain. With the right support, you can offer routine, reassurance and consistent care that helps a child begin to settle and rebuild confidence.
If you live in Havant and are considering becoming a foster carer, we would welcome an informal conversation to help you explore whether fostering could be right for you.
What do you need to Be a Foster carer?
The most important requirement is that you have a suitable spare bedroom and a good level of availability. In most fostering arrangements, children need their own bedroom where they can feel safe and settled. If you are interested in fostering a baby, a separate bedroom may not be required at the beginning, as a baby can sleep in a crib in your room.
You also need time in your life to properly support a child. This includes being available for school runs, helping with homework, attending meetings with teachers and social workers, and being present during school holidays. Fostering requires flexibility, so long or inflexible working hours can make it difficult to prioritise the child’s needs.
Above all, you need patience, resilience and a genuine commitment to providing stability. You do not need to be perfect, but you do need to be dependable and willing to work as part of a professional team focused on the child’s wellbeing.
Support you'll receive from us
- 24/7 support from your supervising social worker
- £507.50 a week in fostering allowance and fees to foster
- Intensive training program to help you be the best you can be
Where are we recruiting?
We are currently recruiting new baby foster carers across Southern England. There is particular need in Kent, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Surrey, London, Berkshire and Wiltshire.
Babies can come into care unexpectedly and often require placements at very short notice. Providing a calm, nurturing home at this early stage of life can make a lasting difference to their development and sense of security.
By fostering locally, you help ensure that babies remain close to health services, contact arrangements and professional support networks. If you live in any of these counties and feel able to offer the time, patience and stability a baby needs, we would welcome an informal conversation to explore whether baby fostering could be right for you.
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Next Steps
Depending on where you are in your fostering journey, we have a few suggested next steps.
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Fostering in Hampshire – A Conversation with Sally, Registered Manager
What makes someone suitable to foster?
“Reliability and patience. You don’t need to have all the answers. What matters is that you are steady, open to learning and willing to work as part of a team. Children need consistency more than perfection.”
Is fostering as daunting as people think?
“It can feel that way before you begin. The responsibility is real. But you are not doing it alone. With the right training and support around you, fostering becomes manageable and structured. The unknown is often the hardest part.”
What support do carers actually receive?
“You have a dedicated supervising social worker, regular supervision, ongoing training and 24/7 support. We keep caseloads manageable so that carers receive meaningful guidance, not just reactive contact.”
What difference can fostering really make?
“Sometimes the difference is subtle at first. Better school attendance. Improved sleep. A young person beginning to trust. Over time, those small changes build into confidence and stability. That is where you see the impact.”
What would you say to someone just thinking about it?
“Start with a conversation. You do not need to commit to anything. Ask your questions, talk through your concerns and see how it feels. The first step is often the hardest, but it can open the door to something genuinely meaningful.”
Fostering is not about being extraordinary. It is about providing a safe, consistent home and being willing to grow alongside the children you support.
book a call about fostering:
We’d be happy to give you a 15-20 minute call to tell you about fostering. Don’t worry, there’s no pressure from us – it’s honestly a chance for you to ask us any questions you have about fostering, and your suitability. Just complete this short form
