We’re part of the Local Authority Fostering South East hub, the largest fostering hub in the UK
These fabulous folk are on hand to take any enquiries about fostering in your nearest local authority in the South East. So, if you live within 20 miles of Reading, you’ll be signposted to us. You might recognise our Dijana on the far left!
Local Authority Fostering South East is a partnership of 20 local authorities from across the region with a shared common goal – to recruit and support more amazing foster carers able to provide safe, loving, and local homes for children in our communities.
Funded by the Department for Education (DfE), we are a virtual hub bringing together the collective expertise and resources of councils across the region. Our partnership ensures that prospective local authority foster carers across the South East have access to a centralised platform for enquiries and support, making it easier and a better time than ever to get involved in fostering.
Whether you’ve just started thinking about fostering or you’re ready to begin your application to become a foster carer, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with our friendly recruitment team and we’ll explain everything you need to know about becoming a local authority foster carer in the South East.
You can enquire directly with us in Reading by filling in our
online enquiry form
Alternatively, you can call us on
0300 131 2797
or send an email to info@lafosteringse.org.uk.
Find out more about the hub here: www.lafosteringse.org.uk