Meet South Coast
We believe good fostering starts with strong relationships: with children, with carers and with the people who support them.
Good to know
An independent fostering agency within the Positive Aspirations Group. A shared commitment to children, with our own local team.
Read our Ofsted storyThe way we work
Every child has their own history, relationships, identity and hopes. Good care starts with taking the time to understand them.
We value the knowledge you build through everyday care and the questions you bring to the team.
Regular supervision, practical training and out-of-hours advice help turn our values into everyday support.
Explore thisSome of the people behind SCF
Registered Manager
Sally joined SCF in 2022 and brings experience as both a foster carer and an agency manager. She understands the importance of feeling supported at home.
Responsible Individual
Melanie oversees the agency’s operation and has been part of the Positive Aspirations Group since 2012.
Director
Richard has been a director of South Coast Fostering since it was established in 2020.
Finance Manager
Ahmez is a qualified accountant and has worked with the wider group since 2008, supporting its financial management.
A clearer picture
South Coast Fostering was established in 2020 as a separate agency as the group’s work in Southern England developed. We are part of the Positive Aspirations Group, alongside Greater London Fostering and Fostering Hearts.
For you, the important relationship is with the people supporting your fostering. Ask us who you would work with, how we keep in touch and what help would look like for your household.
Our Statement of Purpose explains the service, our aims and how we support children and carers.
Our Statement of Purpose ↗A conversation, at your pace
Tell us what matters to you in an agency. We’d like to hear it.
A first chat takes about 15–20 minutes. No pressure to apply. Lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
