Surrey County Council Fostering Service

Surrey County Council Fostering Service Welcome to Surrey Fostering! We recruit and support carers to change young lives.

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Fostering often starts with a simple realisation:"I'd never thought about that before."Many foster carers say nobody eve...
31/08/2026

Fostering often starts with a simple realisation:

"I'd never thought about that before."

Many foster carers say nobody ever suggested fostering to them. It wasn't that they weren't suitable. The idea had simply never crossed their path at the right time.

Perhaps that's why you're reading this today.

Foster carers come from all walks of life, and there is no single type of person we're looking for.

You don't need someone else to tell you that you could foster.

If you've ever wondered whether you might have something to offer a child, we'd love to talk.

Sometimes the people who make great foster carers are the people who never imagined it was an option.

🎭 Through the Imagination Spaces programme, Surrey Libraries welcomed theatre shows, creative workshops, artists, exhibi...
28/08/2026

🎭 Through the Imagination Spaces programme, Surrey Libraries welcomed theatre shows, creative workshops, artists, exhibitions and family experiences into library spaces across the county.

These activities helped libraries become places where children and adults could discover new interests, explore their creativity and connect with others through shared cultural experiences.

For foster families and care-experienced children, imaginative play, storytelling and creative expression can be powerful ways to build confidence, develop friendships and explore new ideas.

Whether through a story, a performance, an art workshop or a creative activity, libraries help bring imagination to life.

Read more: https://orlo.uk/4RJvZ

What book or story has sparked your imagination recently?

Z is for Zip Wire and other thingsFostering is about much more than providing a safe place to live. From zip wires and t...
27/08/2026

Z is for Zip Wire and other things

Fostering is about much more than providing a safe place to live. From zip wires and theme parks to beach days, cinema trips, after-school clubs and family holidays, foster carers help children enjoy the experiences that make up a happy childhood. These opportunities help children build confidence, develop new skills, create positive memories and discover what they enjoy.
Sometimes, it's the ordinary moments and exciting adventures alike that make the biggest difference.

Y is for (Surrey) Youth VoiceSurrey Youth Voice gives children and young people with care experience the opportunity to ...
26/08/2026

Y is for (Surrey) Youth Voice

Surrey Youth Voice gives children and young people with care experience the opportunity to speak up about the issues that matter to them. By sharing their views, ideas and experiences, young people help influence decisions, improve services and shape the support available to current and future generations of children in care.
Listening to young people is a vital part of fostering, ensuring their voices are heard, respected and acted upon.

Here's where you can find the Surrey Fostering team over the next couple of weeks. Whether you're just curious about fos...
26/08/2026

Here's where you can find the Surrey Fostering team over the next couple of weeks. Whether you're just curious about fostering or ready to take the next step, we'd love to meet you and have a chat. 💙

Come and meet the Surrey Fostering team at this fantastic family event, with activities, demonstrations and plenty to see and do throughout the day.
💻 Online Fostering Information Session
📅 Wednesday 26 August
⏰ 6pm to 7.30pm
📍 Online via Microsoft Teams
https://orlo.uk/DwgQ1

Thinking about fostering? Join our free online session to learn more about the different types of fostering, the support available and the steps to becoming a foster carer. You'll also have the chance to hear from an experienced foster carer and ask any questions you may have.
🎉 Community Fun Day
📅 Saturday 29 August
⏰ 2pm to 5pm
📍 Guildford United Reformed Church, 83 Portsmouth Road, Guildford, GU2 4BS
https://orlo.uk/IAUHo

💻 Online Fostering Information Session
📅 Saturday 5 September
⏰ 10am to 11:30am
📍 Online via Microsoft Teams
https://orlo.uk/M9K9s

We'll be joining this free community event featuring activities, demonstrations and entertainment for all ages. Come along, enjoy the afternoon and stop by to find out more about fostering in Surrey.
💬 No pressure. No commitment. Just a conversation.

X is for XennialMany of our foster carers fall within the Xennial age range, often bringing a wealth of life experience,...
25/08/2026

X is for Xennial

Many of our foster carers fall within the Xennial age range, often bringing a wealth of life experience, stability and understanding to the role. If you're in your 40s or approaching 50, fostering could be a great fit for this stage of life. However, there is no "perfect" age to foster, and we are happy to talk to anyone aged 21 and over who would like to learn more.

Whether you're raising teenagers, have adult children, or have never had children of your own, fostering may be more achievable than you think.

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W is for WellbeingWellbeing is at the heart of fostering. Foster carers help children and young people feel safe, valued...
24/08/2026

W is for Wellbeing

Wellbeing is at the heart of fostering. Foster carers help children and young people feel safe, valued and supported, while also recognising the importance of looking after their own wellbeing. In Surrey, foster families can access a range of support services, including help from Mindworks Surrey, which provides emotional wellbeing and mental health support for children and young people.

By supporting wellbeing, foster carers help children build confidence, resilience and the foundations they need to thrive.

Being unsure doesn't mean fostering isn't for you.In fact, uncertainty is often where the journey starts.Most foster car...
24/08/2026

Being unsure doesn't mean fostering isn't for you.

In fact, uncertainty is often where the journey starts.

Most foster carers didn't wake up one morning knowing exactly what they wanted to do. They asked questions, attended an information event, spoke to a fostering team and explored their options.

You don't have to make a decision today.

If you're interested, curious or simply wondering whether fostering could fit into your life, that's enough reason to start the conversation.

You don't need certainty to enquire. Just curiosity.

📚 Across Surrey, many libraries offer rooms and meeting spaces that can be hired for study sessions, community groups, w...
21/08/2026

📚 Across Surrey, many libraries offer rooms and meeting spaces that can be hired for study sessions, community groups, workshops, business meetings, support groups, celebrations and local events.

For foster families, community groups and local organisations, these welcoming spaces can provide opportunities to connect, learn, share ideas and build relationships close to home.

Whether you're looking for a quiet place to study, somewhere to host a book club, or a venue for your next community event, there could be a library space near you.

Hire a room today! https://orlo.uk/PHbCM

How would you use a library meeting room?

V is for (Independent) Visitor ServiceThe Independent Visitor Service helps children and young people in care build a po...
21/08/2026

V is for (Independent) Visitor Service

The Independent Visitor Service helps children and young people in care build a positive relationship with a trusted adult volunteer. Independent Visitors spend time with young people, take part in activities, listen, encourage and provide a consistent presence in their lives. For some children, this can be an important long-term friendship that helps boost confidence, wellbeing and a sense of belonging.

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

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