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Lambeth needs
you

To become a foster carer
Fostering in Wandsworth - local foster family photo

We sympathize that children are often unable to live with their birth families and instead require placement with foster caregivers. Nevertheless, since this is the case, we must strive to secure the best possible homes for them. We kindly request your assistance in this endeavor.

At the moment there is a shortage of foster carers in Lambeth and we need to recruit 15 new fostering families. If you would like to find out how you can get involved, download our guide to fostering – it’s full of useful information and will hopefully answer a few of your questions.

Otherwise, just give us a call on 0208 347 8741 and we’ll tell you about how you can become part of our community.

As a GLF foster carer you receive fantastic support, 24/7, and financial support to help you care for your foster child.

Our fostering payment is a weekly amount of money which includes the costs of caring for your foster child. We avoid making one-off payments for things like birthdays, as we think it’s simpler and more straightforward to give you a fixed weekly fee.

GLF carers currently receive the following amounts:

• £462 per week to care for a child aged 0–10
• £490 per week to care for a child aged 11 and over
• £550–1,600 per week for enhanced or more complex placements

You will also receive a monthly contribution towards your council tax. Payments are per child with no deductions if you care for siblings.

We asked our carer Jacqui, what's the best thing about fostering?

Everyday is different, I'm never bored, that's probably the best thing. It's not like raising your own children, you have to face different challenges everyday.

Jacqui Tweet

Where in Lambeth are we looking for carers?

You probably have a lot of questions about fostering.

If you’re considering fostering, you may have tons of questions. Fortunately, we have plenty of experience and are open and honest. Let’s have a casual chat about your suitability, what fostering is really like, and anything else you want to know. No need to scour the web for answers – just schedule a quick 15-minute call. We love supporting people on their fostering journey!