Let’s talk

Your support

Someone who knows you.
A team in your corner.

Fostering can be wonderful. It can also ask a lot of you. Good support means having people to think with, learn from and turn to when things get difficult.

Let’s talk about fostering No pressure. Just a conversation.
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Someone to think things through with.
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Your own social worker

Build a relationship with a named supervising social worker through regular visits, reflection and practical advice. We keep caseloads manageable so there is time for you.

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Advice beyond office hours

Experienced out-of-hours support is available 24/7. Your usual social worker and the out-of-hours team work together to provide support. We have explained what happens when you get an emergency fostering call.

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Learning that helps at home

Preparation and ongoing training help you understand children’s experiences and respond with greater confidence.

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A clearer picture

The everyday work.
Shared with people who care.

A difficult school meeting. A change in a child’s behaviour. Working out how best to support family time. Your supervising social worker helps you reflect, plan and work with the other people involved.

Training, supervision and opportunities to learn alongside other carers are part of a wider support network. You should be able to ask questions early, before a concern becomes a bigger problem. We have also set out what happens in the first two weeks after a child arrives.

Independent reassurance

Outstanding in all three areas.

Ofsted’s January 2026 inspection recognised the quality of care and support at South Coast Fostering.

What the inspection found ↗

Choose a team you can talk to

Ask us the practical questions.

SCF has experienced out-of-hours support available 24/7. Before a child arrives, we explain the contact arrangements and what to do when you need advice.

You keep a supervising social worker and continue with supervision and training. Your learning and support should reflect the children you care for and your development as a carer.

Absolutely. Ask us about visits, caseloads, training and how we handle difficult situations. These are useful questions when deciding which agency is right for you.

A conversation, at your pace

You bring the questions.
We’ll bring the answers.

You don’t need to be ready to apply. A friendly conversation can help you work out your next step.

  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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Usually 15–20 minutes. No pressure to apply.

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