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Fostering information events

If you're interested in becoming a foster carer through Lewisham Council, come along to one of our events for information about the process.

Come along to an event to help you decide if fostering or supported lodging is right for you and your family.

What will be discussed

  • different types of fostering or supported lodging
  • the qualities you need
  • children and young people that need fostering or supported lodging
  • myths around fostering and supported lodging
  • the requirements to become a foster carer or supported lodgings carer
  • the financial and other support you would receive
  • the application and approval process to become a carer

Fostering coffee mornings

Thinking about fostering in Lewisham? Come to one of our regular drop-in coffee mornings to find out more about how you could be a foster carer, the support, benefits and generous allowances available.

Recurs

Every Monday 10am-12 noon

Starts

25/09/2023 00:00:00

Ends

11/12/2023 00:00:00

Availability

Fostering Hub, 45 Bromley Road, SE6 2UA

Cost

Free

Venue

Fostering Hub, 45 Bromley Road, SE6 2UA

Virtual fostering information session

Find out more about fostering in Lewisham, ask questions directly to our helpful team and learn about the benefits and training on offer for our foster carers.

Recurs

Starts

15/11/2023 18:00:00

Ends

15/11/2023 19:30:00

Availability

Cost

Free

Venue

Register with us by emailing fosteringrecruitment@lewisham.gov.uk or calling 0800 015 0129. Or join online: https://ow.ly/yAR950PMRPY

Virtual fostering information session

Find out more about fostering in Lewisham, ask questions directly to our helpful team and learn about the benefits and training on offer for our foster carers.

Recurs

Starts

29/11/2023 18:00:00

Ends

29/11/2023 19:30:00

Availability

Cost

Venue

Register with us by emailing fosteringrecruitment@lewisham.gov.uk or calling 0800 015 0129. Or join online: https://ow.ly/yAR950PMRPY

Virtual fostering information session

Find out more about fostering in Lewisham, ask questions directly to our helpful team and learn about the benefits and training on offer for our foster carers.

Recurs

Starts

13/12/2023 18:00:00

Ends

13/12/2023 19:30:00

Availability

Cost

Venue

Register with us by emailing fosteringrecruitment@lewisham.gov.uk or calling 0800 015 0129. Or join online: https://ow.ly/yAR950PMRPY

Lewisham Shopping Centre

The team will have a fostering recruitment stall at the Lewisham Shopping Centre. Come and see us to find out more about fostering for Lewisham.

Recurs

18 October, 20 November and 20 December

Starts

18/10/2023 13:30:00

Ends

20/12/2023 17:00:00

Availability

Lewisham Shopping Centre Molesworth Street, London SE13 7HB

Cost

Venue

Lewisham Shopping Centre Molesworth Street, London SE13 7HB

Community Health Hub events

The team will have a fostering recruitment stall at the following community health events. Please come and see us to find out more about fostering for Lewisham.

Recurs

Starts

23/10/2023 09:00:00

Ends

23/10/2023 17:30:00

Availability

Deptford Lounge

Cost

Venue

Deptford Lounge

Fostering workshop at Lewisham Islamic Centre - December date TBC

Recurs

Starts

01/01/0001 00:00:00

Ends

Availability

363 - 365 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6NZ

Cost

Venue

363 - 365 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6NZ

Community Health Hub events

The team will have a fostering recruitment stall at the following community health events. Please come and see us to find out more about fostering for Lewisham.

Recurs

Starts

15/11/2023 09:00:00

Ends

15/11/2023 17:30:00

Availability

Staycity Aparthotel Deptford Bridge

Cost

Venue

Staycity Aparthotel Deptford Bridge

Catford Library

Recurs

Starts

04/12/2023 13:30:00

Ends

04/12/2023 16:30:00

Availability

Catford Library, Catford Centre

Cost

Community Health Hub events

The team will have a fostering recruitment stall at the following community health events. Please come and see us to find out more about fostering for Lewisham.

Recurs

Starts

13/12/2023 09:00:00

Ends

13/12/2023 17:30:00

Availability

All Saints Hatcham Community Centre

Cost

Venue

All Saints Hatcham Community Centre

Community Health Hub events

The team will have a fostering recruitment stall at the following community health events. Please come and see us to find out more about fostering for Lewisham.

Recurs

Starts

15/04/2024 09:00:00

Ends

15/04/2024 18:00:00

Availability

St James Parish Church

Cost

Venue

St James Parish Church