Why foster with Hillingdon?

Rated by Ofsted as 'Outstanding', our experienced and dedicated fostering team provides practical and emotional support, plus all the necessary training and mentoring needed, to all our foster carers throughout their journey.

Support and benefits we offer our foster carers

  • Induction programme for new foster carers
  • A generous allowance (from £377.24 to £447.74, depending on the age of the child) - this is above the government's minimum weekly allowance
  • Start-up equipment (where applicable)
  • Regular placements well matched to you and your family
  • Regular visits and phone calls from your supervising social worker
  • Close working with our dedicated team of clinical psychologists
  • Out-of-hours support during evenings and weekends
  • Support from other council services, such as education, health and wellbeing
  • Access to fostering support groups, where carers meet and share their experiences, get advice and network
  • An extensive range of learning, development and training opportunities
  • Free membership with Fostering Network (opens new window), which offers a 24-hour helpline, discounts for foster carers, and much more
  • Access to Fosterline - a government-run helpline, where you can go to get answers to your questions (delivered by FosterTalk on behalf of the Department of Education) 
  • Regular organised events, including our annual Foster Carers' Celebration

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Page last updated: 13 Feb 2024