Fostering in Kent

We're a 3x Ofsted 'Outstanding' fostering agency supporting foster families across Kent.

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Join our Kent fostering family

If you’re in Kent and considering fostering, our training centres in Maidstone and Ashford offer exceptional local support to families throughout the region.

Led by our Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' Southern Counties team, our training centres are a local hub for families across the region. We believe that relationships are the key to fostering success, which is why we host a range of in-person training sessions, support groups and year-round activities right here in your region. These events will help you connect with like-minded people and build strong bonds within our fostering community.

We’re dedicated to ensuring that children in care experience happy, nurturing childhoods with foster parents who care for them as their own. We understand that raising a child requires a supportive community, and we’re here to build that network around you, offering solid foundations that will help you develop professionally and make a meaningful impact.

Our training centres cover a large part of the region, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Dartford, Chatham, Ashford, Rochester, Margate, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Gravesend, Canterbury, Folkestone, Sittingbourne and Dover.

So, if you live in any of these areas, join our foster care agency in Kent today. Together, we can make a life-changing difference to children and young people in care.

Fostering allowances in Kent

When you join Orange Grove, you’ll receive a generous fostering allowance, often tax-free. This includes a professional fee as a token of our gratitude for your dedication and the vital role you play in changing young lives.

As an added thank you, we offer exclusive discounts to help make everyday essentials, days out and holidays more affordable. Additionally, you’ll be entitled to up to two weeks of paid respite and allowances to celebrate birthdays and religious festivals.

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Discover everything you need to know about fostering allowances, tax relief, benefits and pensions by downloading our Guide to Fostering Finances.

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Local support for the whole family

As a foster parent with Orange Grove, your support is tailored to you and your family’s needs.

You’ll receive constant, non-judgmental support from a dedicated local team, including your personal supervising social worker, family support worker, and team manager. You’ll also have access to a network of education specialists, therapists, and other skilled professionals who will be there to guide and support you every step of the way.

We want everyone to feel welcomed, included and supported, so provide specific support for children and grandchildren in foster families. They'll have a place to share their unique experiences in our peer support groups and access to a children's helpline in case they have any questions or concerns.

Our family support workers will nurture the whole family's well-being, and our resources for children who foster will ensure they're prepared to welcome a foster sibling.

Bespoke training that equips you

No prior experience is needed to become a foster parent with Orange Grove in Kent, as our training is tailored to meet your individual needs and help you flourish in this rewarding role.

If you’re new to fostering, you’ll begin with our online Prepare to Foster programme during the assessment process.

Once you're approved, you'll complete our Mandatory Training before progressing onto specialised courses that reflect your family's needs. Whether you want to learn how to better communicate with the child in your care or expand your understanding of supporting young people from another ethnic background or child development, we'll create a personalised plan to help you make a real difference in young lives.

With flexible training options, including online modules and interactive home sessions, you can enhance your fostering skills at a pace that suits you.

We proudly welcome foster parents from all walks of life. Whether you’re single, in a couple, or part of the LGBTQIA+ community, if you’re passionate about creating a positive change, we’d love to hear from you.

Together, we can provide stable, loving homes for children in Kent and the surrounding areas.