Fostering in Hastings
Explore fostering with South Coast in Hastings. Ask about your home, your time and the support you could expect.
Your home. Your circumstances.
Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea share a stretch of the East Sussex coast, from the Old Town and fishing beach to Warrior Square. Trains run to London and along the coast to Eastbourne and Brighton, and the A21 heads north towards Tunbridge Wells. East Sussex County Council runs children’s services here. We welcome questions from people in Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea.
Keeping ordinary routines can matter when other parts of a child’s life are changing. Talk about the care you could offer, the time you have and how you would help a child feel heard.
Tell us your postcode and we can discuss coverage, travel and what a suitable fostering arrangement could involve. Your first conversation is about exploring the possibilities, not committing to an application.
A named supervising social worker, preparation and ongoing learning, and experienced out-of-hours advice are part of fostering with South Coast, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all three areas in January 2026.
Get to know your support ↗Questions worth exploring
Explore your space, availability and the people around you.
Explore thisUnderstand the allowance and professional fee, and when payments apply.
Explore thisSee the steps from an informal conversation to assessment and matching.
Explore thisBefore you apply
Yes. Tell us your postcode and the places you can travel to. We will explain coverage and explore your circumstances before you decide whether to go further.
No. We can discuss different types of care alongside your household, experience and availability. A child’s needs remain central to any match.
We can discuss what you would like from a different agency and explain the transfer process. Any move needs careful planning, including the needs of children living with you.
A conversation, at your pace
Ask us about fostering in Hastings. We will listen, explain and help you consider your next step.
A first chat takes about 15–20 minutes. No pressure to apply. Lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
