Fostering in Lewisham
Join a therapeutic fostering agency in Lewisham where young people and their foster parents are at the heart of everything we do.
Could you become a foster parent in Lewisham?
If you’re interested in fostering a child in Lewisham, ISP could be just the place for you to begin your journey.
With over 35 years of experience and expertise in providing children with care tailored to their individual needs, and the support of our South London fostering team, you can rest assured that you and the children you care for will be fully supported when you foster with us.
Download information pack
If you’re interested in fostering, then download our information pack to discover everything you need to know about becoming a foster parent with ISP.
Lewisham fostering allowance
As an ISP foster parent, you’ll receive a generous fostering allowance that’s generally completely tax-free.
Throughout your fostering career with us, you’ll have the opportunity to increase how much you receive by developing your skills through our training, such as our City & Guilds Assured Therapeutic Pathway.
You’ll also receive:
- Additional allowances for summer outings and holidays
- Support for school uniform costs
- Up to 22 nights of respite care
- Discounts on our exclusive foster parent rewards platform
- A calendar of local events, activities, and celebrations in your area
Download our finance guide
Our handy finance guide will help you to understand the ins and outs of fostering finances, including tax, benefits and national insurance.
A network of professional support
Our excellent support network is available to you and any children in your care, including social workers, therapists, fostering advisors, education experts, and other foster parents.
We all share a deep commitment to helping young people in care go on to lead healthy and happy lives.
No matter the challenge you face, you’ll always have easy access to our incredible team, plus an entire range of additional support, including:
- Support groups with other foster parents
- 24/7 support line
- Therapeutic support
- Tailored therapeutic plans for each child
- Industry-leading training opportunities
- Up to 22 days of optional respite
- Online resources via our knowledge hub and I-SPACE hub
Therapeutic foster care
We developed a unique therapeutic approach to foster care, which is specifically designed to help young people living with trauma.
This style of foster care requires in-depth training, which is hugely beneficial for our foster parents.
With therapeutic parenting skills in your toolbox, you’ll be fully equipped to provide a high standard of care to children who need empathetic, nurturing parents who will help them to thrive.
Start your journey today
If you’re ready to learn more about becoming a foster parent in Lewisham, our team are waiting to hear from you.
Enquire with us today by completing our online form or by calling us on 0800 0857 989.
Join an online information event
These informal and relaxed online sessions provide you with the chance to learn more about this incredibly rewarding career. Book onto an upcoming event below and we will send you details of how to join.
Enquiry Form
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