Applying to Foster
Applying to Foster
Becoming a foster carer begins with a conversation. There’s no obligation — just an opportunity to find out what’s involved and ask any questions you have.
Becoming a foster carer begins with a conversation. There’s no obligation — just an opportunity to find out what’s involved and ask any questions you have.
Step 1
Step 1
Get in Touch
Get in Touch
Get in Touch
The first step is simply to contact us by phone, email or using our contact form. We’ll chat about your interest in fostering, answer your questions, and explain the next steps. We’ll ask a few basics and tailor the conversation to your situation.
The first step is simply to contact us by phone, email or using our contact form. We’ll chat about your interest in fostering, answer your questions, and explain the next steps. We’ll ask a few basics and tailor the conversation to your situation.
Step 2
Step 2
Initial Home Visit
Initial Home Visit
Initial Home Visit
Once you’ve made contact and want to move forward, we’ll arrange a friendly home visit with one of our social workers. This visit is a chance to get to know each other, see your home and spare room, and talk in more detail about fostering. It’s relaxed and supportive — we’re here to help, not judge.
Once you’ve made contact and want to move forward, we’ll arrange a friendly home visit with one of our social workers. This visit is a chance to get to know each other, see your home and spare room, and talk in more detail about fostering. It’s relaxed and supportive — we’re here to help, not judge.
At a glance
At a glance
About Homefinding & Fostering
About Homefinding & Fostering
Founded in Kent in 1996. Supporting foster carers and children across Kent and London for over 25 years.
Founded in Kent in 1996. Supporting foster carers and children across Kent and London for over 25 years.
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Supported extensively
We have had a year full of fun, turbulence, laughter, sadness and have been supported extensively with each stage
Foster carer
Gillingham, 2025
Really appreciated.
Fostering isnt easy, and being surrounded by people who care and understand foster carers is very important. Their help and positive contributions are really appreciated.
Foster carer
London 2025
Always there to support me
Whether I am having a tough day or celebrating a success, she ( foster carer) is always there to support me
Foster Child
Maidstone, 2025
Step 3
Step 3
Fostering Assessment (Form F)
Fostering Assessment (Form F)
If you both choose to proceed, you’ll be allocated an assessing social worker who will support you through the formal assessment (often called a Form F assessment). This involves a series of meetings, checks and references, and conversations about your life, motivations and support network. We’ll also complete essential checks, including: Enhanced DBS check, a health check with your GP, personal references, and other regulatory checks.
If you both choose to proceed, you’ll be allocated an assessing social worker who will support you through the formal assessment (often called a Form F assessment). This involves a series of meetings, checks and references, and conversations about your life, motivations and support network. We’ll also complete essential checks, including: Enhanced DBS check, a health check with your GP, personal references, and other regulatory checks.
Steps 4–5
Steps 4–5
Training, Panel & Approval
Training, Panel & Approval
As part of the assessment, you’ll take part in a three-day Skills to Foster training course. Once your assessment and training are complete, you’ll attend fostering panel — where independent professionals review your assessment and make a recommendation. If approved, you’ll be introduced to your supervising social worker, who’ll support you going forward.
As part of the assessment, you’ll take part in a three-day Skills to Foster training course. Once your assessment and training are complete, you’ll attend fostering panel — where independent professionals review your assessment and make a recommendation. If approved, you’ll be introduced to your supervising social worker, who’ll support you going forward.
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Our Address
The Homefinding & Fostering Agency
Vinters Park
Maidstone
ME14 5NZ
© 2026 Homefinding & Fostering Agency.