Fostering in England

Give a Child a Home. Change a Life.

Every child deserves a safe, loving home. FosterHub helps you understand fostering and connects you with agencies in your area.

Why England Needs More Foster Carers

Fostering households in England

Ofsted 2025-26

New foster carers needed nationally

Government 2026 drive

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Children placed outside their local area

DfE statistics

We make it simple to learn about fostering and take the first step.

Step 1

Explore our free resources about fostering eligibility, types, pay, and the assessment process.

Step 2

Complete a short form to tell us about yourself and your fostering interest. (Coming soon)

Step 3

We connect you with approved fostering agencies in your area — with your full consent.

There are many ways to foster. Find the type that suits you.

Caring for a child for a few weeks to a few months while plans are made.

Providing a stable home for a child until they reach adulthood.

Offering immediate safety when a child needs somewhere to stay urgently.

Giving other foster families a break while caring for their child.

Supporting a parent and child together in your home.

Keeping brothers and sisters together in one loving home.

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