Fostering in Maidstone & West Kent

West Kent — the heart of the county — urgently needs foster families. From the orchards of Maidstone to the villages of Sevenoaks, children in your community are waiting for someone like you.

180+
Children in West Kent need foster homes
£1,126
Average weekly foster carer earnings
9 weeks
From enquiry to panel-ready via FosterReady Academy

Towns We Cover in West Kent

Maidstone Sevenoaks Tonbridge Tunbridge Wells Tonbridge & Malling Dartford Borough Green Paddock Wood Cranbrook Headcorn

Why Foster in West Kent?

West Kent is one of the most sought-after areas to live in the South East, but beneath its affluence lies a growing need. Many children from across Kent are placed in West Kent due to the area's excellent schools and family-friendly communities. However, the demand for local foster carers far outstrips supply.

As a foster carer in West Kent, you'll benefit from:

Who Can Foster?

You don't need qualifications, your own children, or a large house. You need:

Single carers, working parents, same-sex couples, homeowners and renters — everyone is welcome. What matters is your commitment to a child's wellbeing.

West Kent's Children Can't Wait

Every day without enough foster carers means another child in an out-of-area placement, separated from their school, friends, and community.

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