You do not need to arrive knowing how to handle every situation. Preparation, reflection and ongoing learning help you build your understanding, with other professionals alongside you as a child’s needs change.
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.
You will have support.
A named supervising social worker, preparation and ongoing learning, and experienced out-of-hours advice are part of fostering with South Coast.
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.
Do I have to choose a type of fostering now?
No. We can discuss different types of care alongside your household, experience and availability. A child’s needs remain central to any match.
What if I already foster?
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.