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Fostering babies

Their earliest days.
Your steady care.

Provide comfort, attentive care and gentle routines when a baby needs a safe home.

Let’s talk about fostering No pressure. Just a conversation.
An adult holding a baby beside a bright window
Comfort in the smallest moments.

Understanding the role

What this looks like
in everyday life.

A baby may need foster care while plans are made for their future. You offer consistent care, respond to their cues and help professionals understand how they are developing.

Expect feeding and sleeping routines, health appointments and family time arrangements. Babies can have additional health or developmental needs, so availability and preparation matter.

Let’s talk about the practicalities.

We’ll explain the payment arrangement, your availability and the support around you before you make a decision.

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A question worth asking

Do I need a separate bedroom?

A baby may be able to share your room initially, subject to assessment and safe care arrangements. We’ll talk through your space and what will be needed as they grow.

You will have support.

A named supervising social worker, regular contact, training and access to experienced out-of-hours advice are part of fostering with South Coast.

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Keep exploring

Another way to make a difference.

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Short-term fostering

Care for a child while the people around them work out what happens next.

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Long-term fostering

Offer continuity, encouragement and a home a child can grow up in.

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Parent and child fostering

Welcome a parent and their baby together, helping them build safe, confident everyday care.

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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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