🌟 Become a Foster Carer in Bexley – Make a Real Difference
Who We Are
At Bexley, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be an “Outstanding Provider” of children’s services according to Ofsted – and our foster carers truly help make that distinction (Foster for Bexley).
What You’ll Do
- Provide a safe, nurturing home for local children and young people in need
- Offer emotional support, guidance, and care as they flourish in your household
- Work collaboratively with social workers, educators, and healthcare professionals to follow each child's care plan
What Makes Bexley Special
- Fostering Together Communities: Be part of one of eight local fostering communities designed to reduce isolation and share experiences (Fostering with Bexley)
- Tailored Support & Mentorship: Get matched with experienced carers to guide you through day‑to‑day fostering
- Specialist Streams: Opportunities to foster babies, teenagers, parent‑and‑child, or provide emergency care
- Friendly Peer Support: Connect through coffee mornings, forums, and social events to build camaraderie and resilience
What You’ll Get
- Generous fostering allowances to support you financially
- Comprehensive training: ongoing development to enhance your skills and confidence
- 24/7 professional backup: social workers and out of hours always just a call away
- Well-being first: dedicated effort to support and value carers across their journey
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants who:
- Have a warm and loving home
- Can support children of various ages, backgrounds, and needs
- Want to commit short or long‑term and emergency care is also appreciated
- Are open to learning, adapting, and working as part of our professional team
Why Now?
Bexley has dramatically improved placement stability and carer retention under our Fostering Together scheme – foster carers consistently say they “wish we’d joined sooner”
Ready to Change a Life?
📞 Call our friendly team at 020 3045 4400
✉️ Email us at [email protected]
💻 Visit bexley.gov.uk for more details & information sessions
“Every child deserves to spread their wings – and I want to help them do that.”
— Tracy, Bexley foster carer
Applications welcomed from individuals, couples, parents, professionals, and retirees – if you've got space in your heart and home, we'd like to hear from you.