Foster with us
Come direct to Wandsworth Council and make a real difference to local children’s lives.
Why foster with Wandsworth
As a local authority, we focus on achieving the best outcomes for children in our care and not on making profit. When you foster with us there are many benefits, including:
- A straightforward process, taking 16 to 20 weeks on average
- Placements offered to you first, ahead of agency carers
- Competitive fees and allowances
- Dedicated social worker support
- Comprehensive training
Latest updates
Foster Care Fortnight - 12 to 25 May 2025
Foster Care Fortnight is an annual campaign established by the Fostering Network in 1997 to shine a light on the incredible impact foster carers make to children and young people all around the country.
We'll be hosting a Carers Coffee Morning for our foster carers on Tuesday 20 May from 10am to 12 noon at Brewers Inn, East Hill, Wandsworth.
We'd love to include you! Come share a cuppa with us, meet some of our foster carers and hear their inspiring stories. Please rsvp by email or call us on 0808 175 3327.
The theme of this year's campaign is The power of relationships. It celebrates the connections that change lives. Whether you offer short-term, long-term or overnight care to one child or siblings, every fostering relationship matters. From the bond between the foster carers and the children they care for, to the support of social workers, teachers, extended family, friends and communities, we celebrate the power of relationships!
Join our information event
Our next monthly information event is on Thursday 5 June 2025. It’s a chance to find out more about fostering from one of our social workers or foster parents. See how you can join our events.
Many ways to foster
Thinking about fostering? We want you to know there are many ways to do it. Whether it’s long term or short, respite or emergency care – fostering can suit your needs. See how it works.