All I want for Christmas is a Bexley Foster Carer

Give the gift of family this Christmas. Christmas is a time of love, family and giving. We are asking for a gift this year that would make a profound impact in someone’s life: A Foster Carer. Join us in our sincere efforts to over love, kindness and a sense of community to children who most need them. We can certainly create a magical Christmas together.

If you think you could make an important difference in a child or young person’s life, consider fostering for Bexley. Our welcoming and friendly team will work closely with you to help you every step of the way. Foster Carers from all backgrounds are invited to join our team. Get in touch today using the contact details below.

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Host and Support

Would you like to support a young person in care but are worried that you can’t because of work commitments?

Our Host and Support providers over a safe and secure home to young people over the age of 16 and can do this alongside their regular work.

The Host and Support scheme allows young people who want to be more independent to live in a family setting where they are supported by their provider to learn independence skills and prepare them for adulthood. Providers received full training as well as ongoing support and regular meetings with other providers.

The Host and Support scheme allows young people who want to be more independent to live in a family setting where they are supported by their provider to learn independence skills and prepare them for adulthood. Providers received full training as well as ongoing support and regular meetings with other providers.

Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Cllr Philip Read said:

Our Host and Support scheme allows local young people who want to be more independent to live in a family setting. There they are supported by their provider to learn independence skills and prepare them for adulthood."

Councillor Philip Read

Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Cllr Philip Read

Host and Support Provider Derek said:

Being a Host and Support provider has been very rewarding. I am still in touch with some young people I worked with. I work full-time and still manage, as the support from Bexley has been great."

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Host and Support Provider, Derek

For more information about Fostering or Host and Support in Bexley including details of training and pay, call the Fostering Recruitment team on 020 3045 4400.

Find out more about fostering

Private Fostering

Private fostering is when a child under the age of 16 (18 if disabled) lives with someone not a close relative for 28 days or more.

 

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Private Fostering is very different from the care formally provided by local authorities through approved foster carers. The Council has a legal duty to ensure that children and young people in this situation are safe and properly cared for. Under the Children Act, you must tell the Council if you are entering into a private fostering arrangement.

Find out more about private fostering