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.
Interested in fostering in lewisham?
There is an urgent need for foster carers across Lewisham and nearby areas. We need more compassionate individuals like you to come forward and care for them.
Fostering is a truly rewarding experience where you can make a huge change in a child’s life. And you won’t be alone. At ISP, we’ve been supporting foster parents for over 35 years and were the first independent fostering agency in the UK to introduce therapeutic fostering. We specialise in helping carers support children who have experienced trauma, providing you with the skills, confidence, and ongoing guidance to succeed.
Whether you’re completely new to fostering or looking to transfer from another agency, you’ll receive comprehensive training and 24/7 support from our experienced team.
Becoming a foster parent in Lewisham
Becoming a foster parent is a meaningful and rewarding journey. You’ll be providing a safe, stable home where a child can begin to rebuild trust, develop confidence, and move forward positively.
The process is often more straightforward than people expect. Our fostering assessment typically takes around 4-6 months, although we always work at a pace that feels right for you and your circumstances.
Who can foster with ISP?
Fostering is open to people from a wide range of backgrounds. You can foster with ISP if you:
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Are over 21
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Have a spare bedroom
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Have the legal right to live and work in the UK
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Have the time and emotional space to support a young person
If you’re unsure whether fostering could work for you, our team is here to talk through your circumstances and help you explore your options, get in touch today.
Download information pack
Discover everything you need to know about fostering with ISP.
Allowances
We provide our foster parents with a generous financial support package, plus other perks and benefits too.
Apply To Foster
Interested in taking the next step, enquire now and chat with one of our dedicated professionals.
Transfer to us
We’ll provide you with all the specialist support you need to make an extraordinary difference.
Almost 40 years’ experience
Established in 1987, we were the first private fostering agency in the UK.
Wrap-around support package
A professional team of social workers, therapists, educational experts and fostering advisors.
Excellent allowances and benefits
Receive up to £635 per week for each child or young person in your care, plus additional allowances or £685 per week if you’re based in London.
City & Guilds Assured Training
Access our leading Therapeutic Pathway training programme, additional specialist courses, professional qualifications, and more.
Experts in therapeutic foster care
We pioneered therapeutic fostering almost 40 years’ ago to help children and young people in care with complex needs.
22 nights respite
Receive up to 22 nights’ respite per year to give you time to relax and unwind.
What makes us different?
Founded by foster parents, we understand the challenges our team face and have developed fostering solutions that ensure every foster family receives the professional support, training and services they need.
What our foster parents say…
I chose ISP for various reasons. I like their nurturing approach and how they really promote therapeutic care. And I felt the warmth and the sincerity – people genuinely want to do the best they can.
Linda, ISP Foster Parent
ISP, and my time with ISP, has been absolutely amazing and I couldn’t see myself fostering for anyone else.
Carol, ISP Foster Parent
I’m so glad I became a foster parent with ISP because I can really see the difference we are having on children who’ve had a difficult start to life.
Shirley, ISP Foster Parent
Why foster parents transfer to ISP
Foster parents are dedicated to changing the lives of children and young people who desperately need a home, love and support. That’s why choosing the right fostering agency to support you is such a key decision. Many foster parents have decided to transfer to ISP due to our therapeutic approach and the incredible wrap-around support we provide to our families.
If you’re an experienced foster parent thinking of switching to ISP, we offer a fast-tracked assessment process which aims to approve you within just 12 weeks.
Speak to our team today
Whether you’re looking for more information or you’re ready to apply, we’re here to help you on your journey.
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