Fostering
Could you provide the love and stability a child needs? We are looking for people who have a place in their home and their heart to foster a child or a young person.
What is fostering
More information about what fostering is.
Why choose Lewisham
More information about fostering in Lewisham.
Transfer to Lewisham
If you are currently fostering through a private fostering agency or another local authority and would like to transfer to Lewisham, we would love to hear from you.
Fostering stories
Learn more about our foster carers.
Private fostering
Find out what your responsibilities are if your child is being cared for by another adult, or if you are caring for someone else’s child.
Steps to becoming a foster carer
It takes up to eight months to be approved as a foster carer. Find our more about the journey.