South Coast Fostering
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Fostering in Portsmouth

Fostering in
Portsmouth.

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

Let’s talk about fostering No pressure. Just a conversation.
Two people walking and talking along a residential street
Time together, close to home.

Your everyday life

Familiar streets. Important connections.

A child’s everyday world includes school, friendships and the adults they trust. When it is right for their care plan, a home nearby can help them keep those connections through a period of change.

Tell us about your home and the journeys you can realistically manage. We will discuss school, family time, appointments and the practical support you would need.

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 Portsmouth. 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.
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A first chat takes about 15–20 minutes. No pressure to apply. Lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

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