Fostering in Coventry provides children and young people with safe, stable, and supportive homes when they are unable to live with their birth families. The Coventry City Council fostering service, Foster with Coventry, works with local people to provide high-quality foster care for children across the city.

Foster with Coventry | Coventry City Council Fostering Service

• Opening Hours:
  • Monday to Thursday: 8.30am – 5pm (excluding bank holidays) 
  • Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm 
• Address: One Friargate, Coventry CV1 2GN or CV1 2GT (if using satnav)
• Download Information Pack
• Get in touch:
  • Email: foster@coventry.gov.uk
  • Telephone: 024 7683 2828
  • Facebook: fosterwithcoventry
  • Meet the team: Attend an Information Event where the team will answer your questions.
  • Find out more: Read about a real fostering journey.

What is Fostering?

Fostering is the care of children and young people in a family home when they cannot live with their birth parents. In Coventry, foster carers provide a safe and supportive environment while longer-term plans are made for a child’s future.

Foster carers may support children by:

• Providing a safe and stable home environment
• Supporting school attendance and learning
• Helping with daily routines and emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging hobbies, interests, and social activities
• Working alongside social workers and professionals

Foster carers play an important role in helping children feel secure, valued, and supported during a challenging time.  Read more.

"It doesn't matter what a person's background is - married, single, gay, straight, home-owner or not - what matters is that foster carers can be understanding, can see things from the child's perspective and be prepared to advocate and support the children  and, despite any challenges that they may need to overcome, can recognise the potential in a child." Sarah, Social Worker

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Listen to Yayra's story, an experienced foster carer in Coventry, and find out what fostering is really like from someone living it day to day. 

Find out more: Read about a real fostering journey.

Why Foster for Coventry?

Coventry City Council supports foster carers throughout their journey with training, guidance, and ongoing support.

Key benefits include:

• Full training and induction before approval
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Dedicated social worker support
• 24/7 advice and assistance
• Financial allowances to support fostering responsibilities
• Access to local support networks and fostering community

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Who can Foster for Coventry?

You may be able to foster in Coventry if you:

• Are aged 21 or over
• Have a spare bedroom in your home
• Have the right to live in the UK
• Can provide a safe, stable, and caring home environment

You do not need to be married, a homeowner, or have previous experience in childcare. Applications are welcomed from people from all backgrounds and lifestyles.

The Fostering Roadmap provides you with brief information about the process. If you wish to discuss your interest in more detail, or what may work for you and your situation, get in touch.

Thinking About Fostering? Chat to the Foster with Coventry team at one of these free friendly information events. 

Find out more: Read about a real fostering journey.