For an informal, no obligation conversation with one of our team about fostering in West Sussex, fill out the form below or call us on Tel: 01273 646587 or Freephone Tel: 0800 019 11 65
Foster carers play a very important role in many young people’s lives and for foster carers themselves. Fostering provides an opportunity to:
You can rent or own your own home, but you will need a spare room.
Not sure if you will be suitable? Just ask us, or you can check our frequently asked questions page.
“How did you get so good at being a Dad?”
(5 year old who has been living with his foster family for 3 years)
“We couldn’t recommend the Agency any higher. We feel part of a family!”
Long standing Foster Parent Feedback
“We have met and supported very many young people of all ages and to be able to give them reassurance, stability, security and love is so rewarding.”
“I do have to say, as a foster carer, the lows are small and the highs outweigh all of it.“
“The children we are asked to care for really need something back in life because they have been through so much pain, trauma and upheaval.”
“I have a great team around me to support me to fulfil my role as a foster carer.”
“A professional agency to work for. The team is very thorough and always on hand if a problem should occur.“
“Fostering is a very rewarding job, In fact, I don’t call it a job I call it a way of life for us because it’s the way that we love to live our lives able to make a difference to many young people.”
No matter what your question, if you have an interest in fostering in West Sussex, simply fill in the form below or call: Tel: 0800 019 11 65
“Children benefit from attuned and individualised support which helps them to develop skills appropriate to their age and respective stage of development…. Foster carers feel they are part of a ‘family’ within this agency”. – Ofsted.
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent and have or will have a spare room in the near future, then please don’t hesitate to call us on 08000 19 11 65 or fill in the enquiry form below.
Regional Foster Families, South Central Area Office
Unit W8A, Knoll Business Park
Old Shoreham Road, Hove
East Sussex
BN3 7GS
Tel: 01273 646587
Download our statement of purpose here: Statement of Purpose
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