Celebrating Foster Care Fortnight

As part of Foster Care Fortnight, we are encouraging local people to find out more about becoming a foster carer and the life-changing difference they can make to a child or young person.

Lewisham urgently needs more foster carers to provide safe, stable and caring homes for children in the borough. People from all walks of life can foster, whether they are single, in a couple, working full-time or part-time, and no previous experience is needed.

Why foster with Lewisham Council?

Foster carers with Lewisham Council benefit from:

• one of the highest fostering allowances in South East London
• annual retention payments, referral fees and enhanced rates
• full training, mentoring and ongoing support
• a ‘buddy’ foster carer to support you through the approval process and beyond
• flexible fostering options to suit different lifestyle
• 
  the opportunity to support children in your local community

Residents interested in fostering can visit our Fostering Hub in Catford for a friendly, informal chat over tea or coffee.

Drop-in sessions take place:

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• 10am–12pm
• no appointment needed
• address: 45 Bromley Road, Catford, SE6 2UA

To find out more about fostering with Lewisham Council, visit our dedicated fostering website or call Freephone 0800 015 0129.