Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs — the Isle of Thanet is one of Kent's areas of greatest need. Children here deserve to stay in their community with local foster families who understand their world.
Thanet has historically been one of the areas with the highest proportion of children in care in England. The coastal towns of Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs face significant deprivation challenges, and many children here are placed with carers outside the area — separating them from schools, friends, and family.
Local foster carers in Thanet make an extraordinary difference because:
A spare bedroom, over 18, and a genuine desire to help. That's what it takes. No qualifications. No experience needed. Full training and ongoing support from day one.