Fostering in Southampton
Join our therapeutic fostering agency based in Ashurst
Call us on 02380 089689
ISP, Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AA
Our Southampton fostering team provides specialist therapeutic training and support to foster parents across Hampshire and Dorset, so they can make a long-lasting difference to the lives of young people in foster care.
Situated in the heart of the New Forest on 14 acres of private grounds, the centre offers a tranquil setting for staff, foster parents and children to connect in a safe, therapeutic, family environment and is ideal for regular training and support groups, 1:1 supervision, therapy, birth family contact, family events and more.
At ISP, we’ve been working with children and young people with complex needs for almost 40 years and have developed an all-encompassing range of services and expertise to help foster parents support these children and make extraordinary progress in care.
When you join our team, you’ll benefit from wrap-around support from a dedicated team of professionals, regular supervision, a 24/7 helpline with a social worker and a generous fostering allowance – up to £2,754 per month, per child, plus additional allowances and rewards.
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.
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Allowances
We provide our foster parents with a generous financial support package, plus other perks and benefits too.
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Interested in taking the next step, enquire now and chat with one of our dedicated professionals.
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We’ll provide you with all the specialist support you need to make an extraordinary difference.
The ISP Therapeutic Approach
We believe therapeutic foster care should help children and young people understand who they are and reach their emotional, social and educational potential. Every child at ISP sits at the centre of their support, with care plans tailored to their individual needs.
We bring together a team of foster parents, therapists, social workers and educational specialists who work collaboratively to support each young person’s emotional and psychological development. This enhanced level of therapeutic support for children in care gives every young person the opportunity to lead healthy, happy lives.
Children receive an individual treatment plan created by our in-house therapists, which may include:
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Psychotherapy
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Art or play therapy
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Speech and language therapy
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Cognitive behavioural therapy
Foster parents are part of the therapeutic team and receive training and ongoing guidance to help them understand a child’s experiences and respond in ways that help them feel safe, understood and more able to manage their emotions.
This approach gives young people the opportunity to grow, heal and build healthier relationships.
If you’d like to learn more about becoming a therapeutic foster parent, we’re here to help – speak to our team today.
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.
Over 35 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 £688 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 over 35 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.
Meet the Southampton Team
We have a close-knit community of foster parents, who offer invaluable support and guidance to those just starting their fostering career, as well as a dedicated professional team of social workers, therapists, educational experts and fostering advisors too. Alongside group reflective sessions and ongoing training at the centre, we also host regular foster parent lunches to provide our families with a vital opportunity to share experiences, learn from others and build up their support network.
Give us a call
Office Number:
02380 089689
- Founders of therapeutic fostering
- 24 hour specialist support
- Excellent allowances and benefits
- Become a fostering professional
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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
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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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