Everything we publish about fostering in Kent, Medway and South London — from allowances and assessments to what actually changes for a child in care.
It can be tough deciding which service to foster with, as from the outside, they might look similar and as though they offer the same thing. At evolve, all foster parents receive…
At evolve, we believe every child is unique, and should always be treated that way. Children coming into care have already experienced upheaval and trauma. What they don’t need is…
It can be tough deciding which service to foster with, as from the outside, they might look similar and as though they offer the same thing. At evolve, all foster parents receive…
In an ideal world, no child would enter care and so no fostering services wouldn’t exist. However, when it is deemed that a child can no longer safely live with their birth…
evolve Therapeutic Fostering has been receiving over 90 referrals for children and young people daily throughout quarter two of 2025, a 50% increase compared to 2024. As we…
We are launching the first ever FOSTival in June 2025 and it is proving more popular than we could have imagined! There?ll be more blogs to follow about what has been achieved…
Whilst money shouldn?t be your biggest motivator for fostering, we know it is a factor when considering a professional role, and fostering is no exception. Fostering allowances…
All foster parents can transfer fostering services. Transferring fostering services isn’t uncommon, particularly if current foster parents feel they are not getting the right…
Yes! Your gender or sexual orientation should never hold you back from fostering. Fostering with evolve is open to everyone, no matter gender, religion, ethnicity or sexuality…
With parenting there are lots of responsibilities, the same can be said for foster parenting. There isn?t an exhaustive list for any foster parent role and its responsibilities…
A ?traditional? classroom doesn?t usually fit every child, particularly those with trauma. That is why we have partnered with Dynamic Sports Coaching Ltd, a leading Kent based…
Working with charities and voluntary services is a good way for businesses to share their social value and take ?corporate responsibilities? seriously. For some, this is a case of…
Society doesn?t seem to give our children and young people enough credit. They?re usually much smarter than we are, they see things we miss and have lived experiences we haven?t…
A common question asked by prospective foster parents looking to join evolve Therapeutic Fostering is whether they need a spare room to foster. The answer to this question is yes…
Yes! Your relationship status should never hold you back from fostering. The team here at evolve looks at every application we receive from potential foster parents and we do our…
Foster parents aren’t superheroes; they’re human. Being a foster parent takes a certain type of skill, but they don’t possess superpowers. Nothing should belittle the very hard…
Yes! We understand that everyone?s situation is unique but having another job shouldn?t necessarily stop you from fostering. According to the Fostering Network, 40% of foster…
At evolve Therapeutic Fostering, we specialise in therapeutic care. To first time foster parents, this can sound a bit scary. Deciding to foster is one thing, adding therapy to…
It’s tough out there right now. We recently received an enquiry for a foster parent looking to transfer from a competing fostering provider. They were keen to join an authentic…
For those of us who celebrate, Christmas can be one of the most exciting times of year. Family get togethers, eating too much, multiple presents, and an all-round jolly time. But…
The demand for new foster parents is serious, with estimates now predicting a child enters care every 15 minutes! Our ?criteria? for new and transferring foster parents may differ…
By evolve’s Director of Children’s Services, Mark Newington It takes a village to raise a child. I sometimes think back to our decision to open a home. The sector is currently in…
We recently launched a survey, and have engaged in a number of ways, i.e. events, open days etc, with the public to understand the barriers currently facing fostering. We know…
Foster parents are amazing. Those selfless individuals or couples who provide a safe, nurturing home that allow the young people in their care to feel, possibly for the first…
Our sector is at breaking point. Whilst we have a multi-disciplinary team that rise above and beyond the day-to-day needs, there needs to be a general shift, on a national level…
We seem to live in a world that is plagued by crises – covid, cost of living, housing, mental health, NHS etc but having spent the last 8 months working with a fostering service I…
Here from someone who has spent eight years in care, as she shares her views on what it?s like being placed into foster care and why societal views need to change on those in care.
Therapeutic parenting is nurturing care that adheres to strict routines and boundaries. It is also about understanding that the child?s behaviour is communication.
Many fostering services talk of the importance of self-care within their foster parent?s routine. evolve makes sure it actually happens.
Let?s start at the beginning: why did you want to foster? I initially wanted to foster as I always saw myself having a family but was told by doctors that I had a less than
Fostering agencies are subject to regulations, relevant legislation and acts. These aim to ensure that children and young persons are safeguarded and there is a high level of…
Each fostering organisation is registered with Ofsted and there are two key positions that must be appointed. These are subject to an interview with Ofsted and application process.
Each foster carer has their dedicated and allocated social worker. Your social worker will have relevant experience and be social work qualified.
The events and activities for foster carers and children are really important and key part of the support for foster carers. Events are aimed to be inclusive and encourage…
Fostering is hard work and challenging, it is very important that your payment for fostering reflects your efforts and the needs of the child or young person placed with you…
Come and meet with us in person, to discover how we can help you on your journey to becoming a foster carer. The venue provides: free car parking, disabled access, wi-fi access…
Join us at the Kent Showground for the region?s showcase event for farming, agriculture and countryside life. We will be there to talk to anyone interested in becoming a foster…
Come and meet with us in person, to discover how we can help you on your journey to becoming a foster carer. The venue provides: free car parking, disabled access, wi-fi access…
Interested in finding out about the fostering application process – come and join us for one of our virtual coffee mornings held every Friday during May, June & July 11-12.
In celebration of Foster Care Fortnight we will be hosting a coffee morning for those interested in finding out about fostering and the journey to becoming an approved foster…
Interested in finding out about the fostering application process – come and join us for one of our virtual coffee mornings held every Friday during May, June & July 11-12.
Foster Care Fortnight??is the UK?s biggest foster care awareness raising campaign, delivered by leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network. Established in 1997, the campaign…
Interested in finding out about the fostering application process – come and join us for one of our virtual coffee mornings held every Friday during May, June & July 11-12.
If you are an approved foster carer currently with the local authority in Croydon or independent fostering agency, you can look to transfer fostering agency…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering has recently added a new location in Croydon to support foster carers locally. This is for foster carers based in Croydon and across South London…
There continues to be a significant requirement and shortage for foster carers ? this is locally in Croydon and across England. The latest research…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a family owned fostering agency that has a therapeutic model and is recruiting and supporting foster carers…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a therapeutic focused agency that is family owned and is recruiting and supporting foster carers locally in Medway…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a leading, therapeutic and family led agency that is supporting foster carers locally in Barking and Dagenham…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a therapeutic focused agency that is family owned and is recruiting and supporting foster carers locally in Havering…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a family owned and therapeutic agency that is recruiting and supporting foster carers locally in Greenwich. We have a family ethos and love…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a leading, therapeutic focused and family led agency that is recruiting and supporting foster carers locally in Bromley…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a leading, family led and therapeutic agency that is supporting foster carers locally in Bexley. When you are approved and join…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a leading, therapeutic and family led agency that is based locally in Croydon. When you are approved and join a fostering agency…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a leading and family led agency that is based locally in Kent. When you are approved and join a fostering agency, the agency…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a leading fostering agency that is currently recruiting foster carers locally in Bexley and South London. There is a shortage of carers across…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a leading fostering agency that is currently recruiting foster carers in Sutton and London. We have a local team and…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a family owned fostering agency in South London that is currently recruiting foster carers locally in Havering and surrounding areas. We have a…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a leading fostering agency in South London that is currently recruiting foster carers locally in Bromley and surrounding areas. There is an urgent…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a family owned fostering agency that is currently recruiting foster carers in Barking and Dagenham, South London. There is a real need and shortage…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a leading fostering agency that is currently recruiting foster carers in Greenwich, South London. There is an urgent need for carers in all of…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a leading fostering agency that is currently recruiting foster carers locally in Kent. There is a shortage of carers across Kent and we cover the…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a leading fostering agency that is currently recruiting foster carers in Croydon, South London. There is a shortage of carers overall…
Evolve Therapeutic Fostering is a leading fostering agency that is currently recruiting foster carers in the Medway area. The areas that we cover in Medway for fostering support…
There are some very helpful tax and award benefits to being a foster parent, which could really help your family financially.
A wide range of support is available for you, your family and the foster children in your care.
Fostering is multi-faceted and incredibly rewarding ? no two days are ever the same.
A placement which involves taking care of a parent (usually a young mother) and her baby in a foster care environment.
Long-term foster care is one of the most beneficial types of fostering, providing stability for a child or young adult.
Deciding to foster can take time and feel overwhelming. Once you have contacted us we will ask about how fostering might work for you.
The foster care system takes care of those children whose biological parents cannot raise them because of various reasons.
Before you can foster a child you must pass an assessment by a social worker. The fostering assessment will start with an initial visit to your home.
Fostering agencies are more likely to have much more of a family-orientated feel than a local authority.
Some people feel the professional demands of the role aren?t quite reflected by the word ?parent?, and so prefer to be called a foster carer.
Some foster parents give up their jobs to care for children, so the foster care pay they receive is vital to support them and their household.
If you?re new to fostering, you may find the rules regarding a spare bedroom confusing. You do not need to own your home and it?s perfectly okay to rent.
By fostering a child you are making a difference. An amazing and positive difference in a child?s life and future.
Many single parents choose to become foster parents; also, plenty of foster parents don?t have biological children of their own.
Providing a temporary home for a child is something that a lot of people have considered but may not know very much about how it works.
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