What is fostering?
Every 15 minutes in the UK, a child comes into care, often from difficult and challenging circumstances. Some may have experienced abuse or neglect, while others may have faced family illness, the breakdown of relationships or the trauma of arriving in the UK unaccompanied, seeking safety and a new beginning.
Fostering is about much more than just providing a place to stay. It’s about giving vulnerable children the security, care, and support they need when they cannot live with their birth families. While the reasons for this can vary, the need for stable, loving homes remains the same.
Foster carers step in during these crucial moments, providing a nurturing environment where children can feel safe, rebuild their confidence, and begin to heal.
Some children may need a foster home for a few nights, while others may need care for several months or even years. Whether short-term or long-term, fostering can change a child’s life in profound ways - helping them develop emotionally, socially and academically.
Why does Camden need more foster carers?
There's a national shortage of foster carers across the UK. The demand for foster carers is at an all-time high, meaning many children are waiting for the safe and supportive home they desperately need.
Camden urgently need more people who are willing to make a difference. By fostering, you’re not just opening your home - you’re offering vulnerable children the chance to experience stability, consistency,
You’ll become an important figure in their lives, providing support through tough times and helping them achieve their potential.