Fostering in Medway
Explore fostering with South Coast in Medway. Ask about your home, your time and the support you could expect.
Your home. Your circumstances.
Medway is made up of Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Strood and Rainham, along the River Medway in north Kent. The M2 and A2 run through the area, and several Medway stations have trains to London. Medway Council, not Kent County Council, runs children’s services here. We welcome questions from people in Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Strood and Rainham.
Medway covers several connected towns, so tell us where you live and which journeys are realistic. We will discuss coverage and matching around your actual household, rather than a town name alone.
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 Medway. 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.
