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Short-term fostering

A safe place.
While plans take shape.

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

Let’s talk about fostering No pressure. Just a conversation.
An adult helping a child put a picture on a bedroom wall
Making a new room feel familiar.

Understanding the role

What this looks like
in everyday life.

Short-term does not always mean a short stay. A child might need care for weeks, months or longer while decisions are made. Your role is to offer stability during a period of uncertainty.

You help with everyday routines, support school and family time, and share useful observations with the child’s team. You also help prepare for a planned move when the time comes.

Let’s talk about the practicalities.

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

Understand fostering payments ↗

A question worth asking

Can I manage uncertainty?

Plans can change. We’ll help you understand the information available, prepare for transitions and look after your own feelings as relationships 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.

01

Long-term fostering

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

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02

Parent and child fostering

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

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03

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.
Prefer to speak to us?023 8235 2020Ask us on WhatsApp ↗

Usually 15–20 minutes. No pressure to apply.

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