Foster In Hounslow
With Greater London Fostering
Across the London Borough of Hounslow, there are children and young people who cannot currently live with their birth families and need safe and supportive homes. Foster carers provide stability, encouragement and care while plans are made for a child’s future.
When children can remain close to their schools, friends and communities, it can make a huge difference to their wellbeing. That is why having foster carers living in Hounslow and surrounding areas is so important.
Greater London Fostering supports foster carers across London, including families living in Hounslow, helping to provide safe and nurturing homes for children who need care.
If you are exploring fostering for the first time, you may find it helpful to read more about becoming a foster carer.
Fostering in Hounslow
The London Borough of Hounslow includes communities such as Chiswick, Brentford, Isleworth, Feltham and Heston. Families across the borough sometimes experience circumstances that mean children need temporary or longer-term care outside their birth families.
When foster carers live locally, children are more likely to remain connected to their schools, friendships and local support networks. Foster carers living in Hounslow can help provide stability and reassurance during difficult periods in a child’s life.
You can learn more about fostering on our fostering a child page.
About the Hounslow Community
Hounslow is a large and diverse borough in West London, stretching from Chiswick along the River Thames to Feltham and Heathrow Airport. The borough includes a mixture of busy town centres and residential communities.
Green spaces such as Osterley Park, Boston Manor Park and Gunnersbury Park provide welcoming environments for families and children.
Hounslow also benefits from excellent transport links including the Piccadilly Line, District Line, South Western Railway and Elizabeth Line connections nearby, making travel across London convenient.
Could You Become a Foster Carer?
Foster carers come from many different backgrounds and professions. Some people have experience working with children, while others bring valuable life experience, patience and empathy.
What matters most is the ability to provide a safe and supportive home environment.
Many foster carers have a spare bedroom and time to support a child, allowing them to care for children who need temporary or longer-term homes.
Greater London Fostering is also actively recruiting carers who are able to care for babies only, which means a spare bedroom may not always be required because babies can sleep in a cot in the foster carer’s bedroom.
“We live in West London and always wanted to help children who needed stability and care. Fostering with GLF has been incredibly rewarding, and the support from the team means we always feel supported.”
Financial Support for Foster Carers
Carers currently receive:
£479.50 per week to care for a child aged 10 and under
£507.50 per week to care for a child aged 11 and over
More information can be found on our foster care payments page.
Take the First Step
If you are interested in fostering in Hounslow, you can:
Even a short conversation can help you understand whether fostering might be right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I foster if I live in Hounslow?
Yes. Many foster carers live in Hounslow and surrounding areas such as Brentford, Isleworth, Chiswick and Feltham. If you live in Hounslow or nearby parts of West London, you may be able to foster with Greater London Fostering.
Do I need a spare bedroom to foster?
In most situations foster carers need a spare bedroom so the child placed with them has their own private space.
However, carers who are able to care for babies only may not need a separate bedroom because babies can sleep in a cot in the foster carer’s bedroom.
Can I foster a baby in Hounslow without a spare bedroom?
Yes. Greater London Fostering is actively recruiting carers who can care for babies only, and in these situations a separate bedroom may not always be required.
This means some households who previously thought fostering was not possible may still be able to help.
How much do foster carers receive?
Greater London Fostering currently pays:
£479.50 per week for children aged 10 and under
£507.50 per week for children aged 11 and over
This weekly payment includes both the costs involved in caring for a child and a reward element recognising the commitment foster carers make.
Do I need experience working with children to foster?
No. Many foster carers come from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds.
Training, guidance and ongoing support are provided to help you develop the skills needed to support children in foster care.