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www.fosteringtowerhamlets.co.uk

At Tower Hamlets we recognise that all children need the opportunity to develop to their full potential educationally, emotionally, physically and socially. Given the right chances, support and love, children can play a full and active part in the life of the community.

29/05/2026

What a fantastic Fostering Fortnight 2026!
Foster for Tower Hamlets!
Visit our website: https://www.fosteringtowerhamlets.co.uk/ or call 020 8496 3437

21/05/2026

Mayor Lutfur Rahman supports Tower Hamlets Fostering - urging people to come forward. 100% council tax relief is the newest incentive to support foster carers with the costs of living.

Submit an enquiry through our website: https://www.fosteringtowerhamlets.co.uk/
Telephone: 020 8496 3437
Email: [email protected]

19/05/2026

Join a local event to learn more about Tower Hamlets Fostering! https://www.fosteringtowerhamlets.co.uk/
Telephone: 020 8496 3437
Email: [email protected]

07/05/2026

Learn more about becoming a Foster Carer for Tower Hamlets as we celebrate Foster Care Fortnight national campaign 11-24 May 2026!

Come and talk to us at various locations in Tower Hamlets Council
11 May 2026
Town Hall Reception Address: 160 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1BJ (9am to 5pm)

12 May 2026
Town Hall Reception Address: 160 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1BJ (9am to 5pm)

14 May 2026
Idea Store Address: 321 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1BU (9.30am to 4pm)

15 May 2026
Idea Store Address: 321 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1BU (9.30am to 4pm)

19 May 2026
Family Information Hub Launch Event at Town Hall Address: 160 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1BJ (10am to 2pm)

22 May 2026
Poplar Idea Stores Address: 1 Vesey Path, E India Dock Rd, London E14 6BT (9.30am to 4pm)

23 May 2026
East London Mosque Address: 82-92 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1JQ (1pm to 3pm)

16 June 2026
Coffee Morning Information Session Address: John Smith Family Hub 90 Stepney Way, London E1 2EN (10 to 11.30am)
Hybrid meeting – Join in person or online
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/349390975731194?p=pDwXdDMcgpGNG85bPM
Meeting ID: 349 390 975 731 194
Passcode: Kn3c3W6D

6 July 2026
Coffee Morning Information Session Address: Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart St, Bethnal Green, London E2 0SN (10 to 11.30am)
Hybrid meeting - Join in person or online
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/395951117609519?p=FcRAbwTOWdjebPejzo
Meeting ID: 395 951 117 609 519
Passcode: Tm7ne6Ra

Submit an enquiry through our website: https://www.fosteringtowerhamlets.co.uk/
Telephone: 020 8496 3437
Email: [email protected]

Community Fostering

30/04/2026

🚶‍♂️ Join Our Fostering Walk! 💙
As part of Foster Care Fortnight (11–23 May), we’re excited to host our annual foster walk – and everyone is welcome!

📅 Wednesday 13 May 2026
📍 Starting from Town Hall
Address: 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ
⏰ 10:30am start

Walk with us to raise awareness about the vital role of fostering in our community. During the walk, we’ll be sharing leaflets to help spread the word and encourage more people to consider becoming foster carers (approximately 3 miles).
✅ Free to join
✅ No sign-up needed
✅ Open to everyone – you don’t need to be a foster carer
Just turn up and be ready to walk at 10:30am!

📞 Got questions? Call 0207 364 1246
Let’s walk together and make a difference 💙

16/04/2026

💙 You can foster while working or managing other commitments
Have you ever thought about becoming a Weekend Foster Carer?

👉 Talk to us and find out how weekend fostering could fit into your life.

Submit an Enquiry: https://www.fosteringtowerhamlets.co.uk/
Phone: 020 8496 3437
Email: [email protected]

02/04/2026

🌿 Celebrating Passover & Easter in Tower Hamlets ✨
A Time for Hope, Renewal & Opening Our Homes and Hearts
As our community marks Passover and Easter, we’re reminded of the power of safety, compassion and new beginnings.
Here in Tower Hamlets, many children still need the stability of a loving home.

This season of togetherness is the perfect moment to ask:
👉 Could you offer a child a place to flourish?
👉 Could your home off a child stability?

We welcome foster carers from all faiths, cultures and backgrounds.
You could change a child’s life.

💛 Find out more: https://www.fosteringtowerhamlets.co.uk/
📞 Call us: 020 8496 3437

18/03/2026

🌟 Happy Social Work Week! 🌟
This week, we proudly celebrate our incredible Tower Hamlets Social Workers — the dedicated, compassionate professionals who go above and beyond every single day to support children, families, and our wider community. 💛

Your kindness, resilience, and commitment make a real difference. Whether you’re supporting our fostering community to safeguard children or empowering families during difficult times — we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you. 🙌✨

As we recognise the vital work of our social workers, we’re also reminded of the amazing impact our Tower Hamlets Foster Carers make.
💙 Could you open your heart and home to a child who needs you?
💙 Could you be the difference that shapes a young person’s future?

Our social workers stand strong for our children — and with more foster carers, together we can give every child the stability and care they deserve.

If you’ve ever considered fostering — or want to learn more — we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Call us or visit our fostering page to get started.
📞 020 8496 3437
🌐 https://www.fosteringtowerhamlets.co.uk/

Let’s celebrate our social workers, support one another, and continue building a community where every child can thrive. 🌈

13/03/2026

🔥 Ready to Make a Real Impact? Foster with Tower Hamlets! 🔥
Every day, amazing people across our community step up and change a child’s life — and you could be next!
Tower Hamlets is looking for people from all backgrounds, cultures and walks of life to become foster carers. No two carers look the same — and that’s exactly why our children thrive.
We’ll support you with training, guidance, and a generous allowance so you can focus on what matters: giving a child stability, hope and a brighter future.
💬 Got questions? Let’s talk!
📞 020 8496 3437
🌐 https://www.fosteringtowerhamlets.co.uk/
Your home could be the safe space a child has been waiting for. Start your fostering journey today!

06/03/2026

March is Women’s History Month, a time to honour the women who shape our world with courage, compassion, and strength.

And this Sunday, 8 March 2026, Tower Hamlets join the global celebration of International Women’s Day — recognising the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women everywhere.

This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” highlights the power of reciprocity, community, and support. Nowhere is that spirit more present than in Tower Hamlets fostering.

💜 To all the women in Tower Hamlets fostering — foster carers, social workers, supervisors, support staff, and champions of children — Thank You!

Every day, you give your time, your heart, your resilience, and your unwavering belief in young people. And in return, you help them gain safety, stability, and the chance to thrive.
You embody the Give to Gain spirit by:
✨ Opening your home and heart
✨ Creating safe, nurturing environments
✨ Uplifting children and young people through love and advocacy
✨ Inspiring future generations with your strength and compassion

Today and every day, we celebrate you. Thank you for the difference you make — not just in Tower Hamlets fostering, but in shaping a kinder, stronger, more connected world.
Happy International Women’s Day! 💜

👉 Learn more, ask questions, and take the first step in your fostering journey.
Visit our website to submit an enquiry: https://www.fosteringtowerhamlets.co.uk/
Call us: 020 8496 3437

Address

160 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ
London
E142BG

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442073641246

Website

http://www.fosteringtowerhamlets.co.uk/

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