Fostering in London

Thousands of children in London are in care, and every London borough runs its own fostering service. On top of the borough services, there are dozens of independent fostering agencies across the capital – this page lists the London fostering services in our directory.

Fostering agencies in London

London fostering services and agencies:

• 1sthealthcare – 2nd Floor, Romeo House, 132 Lewisham High St, London SE13 6EE
• Anchor Foster Care South London – Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ
• Apple Fostering – Independent Fostering Agency London – First Central, 200 2 Lakeside Dr, London NW10 7FQ
• Avanti Fostering – 582 Honeypot Ln, London, Stanmore HA7 1JS
• Banya Family Placement Agency – 286a, 288 Croxted Rd, Croxted Mews, London SE24 9DA
• Brent Fostering – Engineers Way, Wembley Park, London, Wembley HA9 0FJ
• Britannia fostering agency – Ground Floor, Sir Robert Peel House Suite 003, 344-348 High Rd, Ilford IG1 1QP
• Camden Fostering Services – 218 Eversholt St, London NW1 1BD
• Capstone Foster Care – London – 1st Floor, Boardman House, 64 Broadway, London E15 1NT
• Capstone Foster Care – Harrow – 14 Havelock Pl, Harrow HA1 1LJ
• Caring Hearts Fostering – Suit 105, Business Centre, Howard Rd, Stanmore HA7 1FW
• Child Focus Fostering Agency – 2-4 Balmoral Rd, London E10 5ND
• Children of all Nations Fostering Agency – Room 1&2, Bensham Business Centre, 62 Bensham Grove, Thornton Heath CR7 8DB
• Chrysalis Care Fostering Agency – 7 Princes St, Bexleyheath DA7 4BQ
• Cusycare Limited – 62a Rylett Rd, London W12 9SU
• Diversity Foster Care – Anerley Town Hall, Anerley SE20 8BD
• EALING FOSTERING AND ADOPTION CONNECTIONS – Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Rd, London W5 2HL
• Enfield Fostering Association – The House, 305 313 Triangle, Green Lanes, London N13 4YB
• evolve Therapeutic Fostering Service Croydon – Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ
• Families For Children – 26 Grays Farm Rd, Orpington BR5 3AD
• Family First Fostering – 413 High St, London E15 4QZ
• Felix Fostering – 119 Wrythe Ln, Sutton, Carshalton SM5 2RR
• Five Rivers Child Care Ltd – Romford – Suite F6 to F9 Bates Business Centre, The Old Brickworks, Church Rd, Romford RM3 0JA
• FosterCare UK – Croydon – Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ
• Fostering London Ltd – 34, London N17 9YH
• Fosterline – 87 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8HA
• Futures For Children Croydon Fostering – Airport House, Futures For Children Room 243, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ
• Greater London Fostering – London – 1.13, MirrorWorks, 12 Marshgate Ln, London E15 2NH
• Greater London Fostering – North London – Bespoke Spaces, 465c Hornsey Rd, London N19 4DR
• Greater London Fostering – West London – Aurora House, 71-75 Uxbridge Rd, London W5 5SL
• HappyKids Child Care Services LTD – 60, millmead business centre, Mill Mead Rd, London N17 9QU
• HATOLS FOSTERING SERVICE – 5 Sandringham Rd, Bromley BR1 5AR
• Horizon Fostering Services – 468 Kingsbury Rd, Church Ln, Kingsbury Green, London NW9 8UA
• Infinity Foster Care – Cranbrook House 61 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Ilford, London IG1 4PG
• Inspirations Supported Home – 53 Corn Way, London E11 4YE
• Islington Fostering – 3 Elwood St, London N5 1EB
• ISP Fostering – Enfield – 64A Church St, Enfield EN2 6AX
• ISP Fostering – South London – 5 Anne Boleyn’s Walk, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8DR
• Kensington & Chelsea Adoption Service – 4th Floor Annex Town Hall, King Street, London W6 9JU
• KIDS WHO FOSTER – 26 York St, London W1U 6PZ
• Kinship Fostering Services – The Lansdowne Building, 2 Lansdowne Rd, Croydon CR9 2ER
• Lewisham Fostering – First Floor, Laurence House, London SE6 4RU
• LiKa Family Fostering – Battersea Business Centre, Unit 120, 99 – 109 Lavender Hill, London SW11 5QL
• Lotus Foster Care – Interchange, 81 Station Rd, Croydon CR0 2RD
• Mill Grove – 10 Crescent Rd, London E18 1JB
• MRCS – 57 Lodge Rd, Croydon CR0 2PH
• National Fostering Agency – Uxbridge – 20 Riverside Way, Uxbridge UB8 2YF
• Nationwide Fostering – The Atrium, Harefield Rd, Uxbridge UB8 1EX
• Next Step Fostering Services – Surrey – 127 Addington Rd, Selsdon, South Croydon CR2 8LH
• Nexus Fostering Hornchurch – Suite 1, Ripon House, 35 Station Ln, Hornchurch RM12 6JL
• Nexus Fostering London – Harrovian business village, 4 Jardine House, Harrow HA1 3EX
• Nurture Fostering – 340 Lewisham High St, London SE13 6LE
• Orange Grove Foster Care Chislehurst – First Floor, 5 Willow Grove, Chislehurst BR7 5BN
• Orange Grove Fostercare – South London & Kent – Leegate House, Burnt Ash Rd, London SE12 8RG
• Orchid Fostering – Unit 26, Silicon Business Centre, 28 Wadsworth Rd, Perivale, Greenford UB6 7JZ
• Outset Fostering Agency – The Wenta Business Centre, 1 Electric Ave, Enfield EN3 7XU
• Parent and Child Fostering Services Ltd – Continental House, 497 Sunleigh Rd, Wembley HA0 4LY
• phoenix community care – 639 High Rd, London N17 8AA
• Regional Fostering Services – Uxbridge – The Atrium, 1 Harefield Rd, Uxbridge UB8 1EX
• Ryancare Fostering – 5a Wellington Rd, London E11 2AN
• Shine Fostering – Office 5, 9-11, High Beech Rd, Loughton IG10 4BN
• Shining Stars Fostering Agency – The Lansdowne Building, 2 Lansdowne Rd, Croydon CR9 2ER
• Silver Lining Fostering Agency Hounslow – The Vista Centre, 50 Salisbury Rd, Hounslow TW4 6JQ
• St Christopher’s Fellowship – 1 Putney High St, London SW15 1SZ
• Stepping Stones Fostering Ltd – 38 Cambridge Rd, Seven Kings, Ilford IG3 8LU
• Sunbeam Fostering Agency – London – 14 Prospect Hill, London E17 3EL
• Sunbeam Fostering Agency – Croydon – Sunbeam House, 610 Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR0 3AA
• Sunbeam Fostering Agency – Wembley Resource Centre – Viglen House Business Centre, 128, 1st, Alperton Ln, Wembley HA0 1HD
• Talawa Fostering Services – 319 Baker St, Enfield EN1 3LF
• Time Out Fostering – London – 36 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TY
• U Choose 2 Foster – Albert House, 256 – 260 Old St, London EC1V 9DD
• Waltham Forest Fostering Service – Waltham Forest Town Hall Fellowship Square, Forest Rd, London E17 4JF
• Wellcare Fostering Services Limited – 504, Olympic House, 28-42 Clements Rd, Ilford IG1 1BA
• Xcel 2000 Foster Care London – 3 Heath Rd, Thornton Heath CR7 8NF

You can also browse all fostering agencies in London or agencies in the South East.

What fostering is like in London

Foster carers in London receive the highest national minimum allowance in England. Children in London come from a huge range of backgrounds, so carers from every community are needed, especially for teenagers, sibling groups and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

Council or independent fostering agency?

Council fostering services work directly with the local authority responsible for the child, and children are often placed close to home. Independent fostering agencies (IFAs) recruit and support carers on behalf of councils, often care for children with more complex needs, and may offer higher fees and extra support. Some IFAs are charities and others are private companies – it is worth speaking to more than one before you decide.

How much do foster carers get paid?

Every foster carer in England receives at least the government’s national minimum allowance to cover the cost of caring for a child. For April 2026 to April 2027 the weekly minimums in London are:

• £205 for a child aged 0 to 2
• £208 for a child aged 3 to 4
• £233 for a child aged 5 to 10
• £266 for a child aged 11 to 15
• £309 for a young person aged 16 to 17

Most councils and agencies pay more than the minimum, and many add a weekly fee for the carer’s skills and experience. Foster carers also benefit from qualifying care relief, a generous tax relief. Always ask each service for its full fees and allowances.

For full 2026/27 rates across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, see How much do foster carers get paid?

How to become a foster carer

• Make an enquiry – a short, no-obligation chat with your chosen service.
• Home visit – a social worker visits to talk about fostering and your home.
• Training – a preparation course such as Skills to Foster.
• Assessment – a detailed assessment over a few months, including checks and references.
• Fostering panel – an independent panel recommends whether you are approved.

Fostering in London: FAQs

Do I need to own my home?

No – you can rent or own, but you will usually need a spare bedroom. See Can I foster if I don’t own my home?

Can I foster if I work full-time?

Sometimes, depending on the child’s age and needs. Read Can you foster if you work full-time?

Can single people foster?

Yes. You can foster whether you are single, married or in a relationship, LGBTQ+, and of any faith or none.

Learn more

Read our free fostering guide, see is fostering right for you? or browse fostering guides for other areas.