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Parent and child fostering

Support a parent.
Help a family begin.

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

Let’s talk about fostering No pressure. Just a conversation.
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Support for the moments that matter.

Understanding the role

What this looks like
in everyday life.

This specialist role combines practical support with careful observation. You help a parent care for their baby while professionals assess what support the family needs. The baby’s safety stays central.

You may model feeding routines, safe care and responding to a baby’s needs. You keep clear records and work closely with the assessment team. The parent remains actively involved in caring for their child.

Parent and child payment

£987per week

The published rate may be adjusted where the parent receives benefits. The individual agreement sets out the payment and responsibilities.

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A question worth asking

A role to explore carefully.

The time, space and recording involved are different from standard fostering. We’ll explain the agreed expectations, training and support before you consider a placement.

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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Fostering babies

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

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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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