Fostering
Welcome to Brent. We are here to support you to look after local vulnerable children.
Contact Brent fostering services
Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Phone: 0800 001 4041
Email: fostering@brent.gov.uk
Online:
Request a call back
Find out about
Who can be a foster carer
Find out what you need to be to become a Brent foster carer
Types of foster care
Discover the different types of placements you can provide as a foster carer
How to become a foster carer
The stages involved in becoming a foster carer
Fostering with Brent
Take a look at the training, support and benefits we offer our foster carers
Transfer to us
Find out how you can move from your current fostering agency to Brent
Looking after a child you know
Get support if you are looking after the child of a friend or family member
What's it like to foster
Sam's story
Since her approval as a Brent foster carer over two years ago, Sam has looked after seven children.
Deborah's story
Deborah has looked after 13 children in the last 14 years and has enjoyed watching them all grow and develop.
Robert's story
As a single carer, it can be tricky juggling the school runs with work commitments but it all works out in the end.