Fostering in West Sussex

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We're Fostering West Sussex, proudly West Sussex County Council's fostering service, with a common goal - to recruit more amazing Foster Carers to provide safe, loving, and local homes for children and young people.

06/09/2026

Every child deserves to feel a sense of acceptance and belonging.

🎥 In this video, Imam and Psychotherapist, Abdul Majid shares the importance of fostering children and young people, and invites you to find out more!

There are currently 97 Muslim children we care for across West Sussex and we urgently need more Muslim carers who can nurture their culture, faith and traditions.

If you'd like to find out more about fostering or supported lodgings (for young people aged 16+), join us for an information event on Saturday 19 September, 2pm to 3.30pm at Langley Green Youth Centre, Crawley.

This event is co-hosted by Fostering West Sussex and Crawley Muslim Network, with support from Imam Abdul Majid.

It's open to all, with activities to keep children entertained, and free refreshments. 🍰 🍵

Whether you're an individual, couple or family, please come along to learn more about making a difference to a child's life. There is no pressure and no commitment.

➡️Meet our friendly fostering team
➡️Hear from Crawley Muslim Network and Imam Abdul Majid
➡️Learn about the training, support and payments you could receive as a West Sussex carer or host
➡️Discover the basic requirements for fostering and supported lodgings, and find out how to get started

Book your free place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/muslim-fostering-and-supported-lodgings-information-event-tickets-1994720386372

Shaykh Abdul Majid
Crawley Muslim Network

04/09/2026

Our online sessions are a great opportunity to listen, ask questions and discover how you could make a difference to a child or young person’s life. If you know someone who you think could make a fantastic Foster Carer or Supported Lodgings Host, please share this with them 😊

This month we have the following coming up:

• Monday 7 September, 12pm–1pm
• Tuesday 15 September, 7pm–8pm — Supported Lodgings
• Wednesday 23 September, 7pm–8pm

Book your place today ➡️ https://fosteringwestsussex.org.uk/info-sessions/

04/09/2026

Nessa shares, "Moving to Supported Lodgings was the best decision I've ever made as it really helped me find myself". This is just one of the powerful reflections Nessa has shared about her experience of Supported Lodgings. With support from her host, from helping her manage her diet and find work, to encouraging her to believe in herself, Nessa was supported to grow in confidence and become the person she is today.

Nessa’s story is a wonderful example of the life-changing difference Supported Lodgings can make for young people aged 16–24 across West Sussex who need stability, encouragement and the right support as they prepare for adulthood.

As a Supported Lodgings host, you’ll receive:
• A financial package starting from £15,538 per year for each young person in your care.
• Dedicated support throughout.
• Ongoing training and development.

Whether you’re looking for a meaningful role alongside your work, or you want to do something with your spare room that will positively impact your local community, we'd love to hear from you!

Find out more and take the first step today ➡️ https://fosteringwestsussex.org.uk/supported-lodgings/

Exciting news! We are thrilled to welcome Sally, Karen, Chris, Iso, and Mark to our amazing community! They have recentl...
01/09/2026

Exciting news! We are thrilled to welcome Sally, Karen, Chris, Iso, and Mark to our amazing community! They have recently been approved as Foster Carers and Supported Lodgings Hosts with us. Your commitment to providing care and support makes a difference in the lives of the local children we care for and we couldn't be more thankful to people like you who are stepping up. 🎉

Right now, we have over 1,050 children we care for in West Sussex and we urgently need more Foster Carers and Supported ...
28/08/2026

Right now, we have over 1,050 children we care for in West Sussex and we urgently need more Foster Carers and Supported Lodgings Hosts who can offer them safety, consistency, encouragement and care.

85% of our children are aged six and over
35% of our young people are aged 16-17 and need the right support as they move towards adulthood

We’re looking for families, couples, and single people with a spare room and care in their hearts to provide a safe place where our children and young people can begin to build trust, confidence and develop independence.

Your everyday support can make a life-changing difference. If you’ve ever thought about fostering or Supported Lodgings, please take the next step and contact our friendly team ➡️ https://fosteringwestsussex.org.uk/contact-us/

26/08/2026

There’s nothing more powerful than hearing directly from Supported Lodgings Hosts themselves on what it's really like. Watch Martin share his experience in his own words! 😊 Read more about Supported Lodgings and how it differs from fostering here ➡️ https://fosteringwestsussex.org.uk/supported-lodgings/

24/08/2026

Supported Lodgings is a brilliant way to make a real difference to a young person aged 16–24, offering a stable home, encouragement and the chance to build the skills they need for independent living, all while maintaining your existing life commitments, such as full-time work if you want to. Alongside the emotional reward of helping a young person grow in confidence, Supported Lodgings hosts also receive £15k+ a year for doing this role.

Find out more about what you could receive, and read more about Supported Lodgings here: https://fosteringwestsussex.org.uk/supported-lodgings/

21/08/2026

We are excited to be at Crawley Pride 2026 tomorrow, 22nd August from 11am, alongside our Children's Voice and Participation team!

If you are keen to explore fostering and have ruled yourself out, Nikki, Georgia and Jane will be here to help bust some myths about who can foster.

We also have temporary tattoos, rainbow face paint, and a giant buzz wire game! Hope to see you there!

If you can't make it to Crawley Pride, we have an online LGBTQ+ fostering and adoption information session this Thursday at 7pm. Visit www.fosteringwestsussex.org.uk/info-sessions for booking details.

Fostering is full of small moments that mean the most to our cares. Sometimes it’s a child feeling calm enough to join i...
20/08/2026

Fostering is full of small moments that mean the most to our cares. Sometimes it’s a child feeling calm enough to join in at the dinner table, a goodbye that feels a little less hard, or a quiet “goodnight” that carries more trust than words can say. These are the moments that remind foster carers why what they do matters so much, even when the progress feels slow or the days feel full.

We’d love to hear from our fostering community here. What’s one small moment that’s stayed with you? Share yours in the comments or send us a direct message to help us celebrate the everyday moments that make fostering so special! 😊

19/08/2026

Hear all about Supported Lodgings from those already doing it! 😊 In this clip, a selection of amazing Supported Lodgings hosts shine a light on you can offer to a young person in West Sussex aged 16-24. From how it has impacted their lives to how they each define Supported Lodgings, this video covers a lot. Still have questions? We'd love to hear from you ➡️ https://fosteringwestsussex.org.uk/supported-lodgings/

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