Hounslow Council


Types of fostering

There are different types of fostering to suit different types of children including:

  • Short term fostering for children of all ages who may return to their parents within a few weeks, months or longer.

  • Long term fostering provides a permanent home for a child or children until they are ready to leave home and take care of themselves.

  • Mother and baby fostering to help young mothers who need support and guidance in caring for their new baby.

  • Respite fostering for short, regular planned stays so families under stress can have a break.

  • Teenage fostering for teenagers who need a home until they are ready to live independently

  • Private fostering where an unrelated adult cares for a child by private arrangements for 28 days or more.

Contact us

Hounslow Family Placement
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW3 4DN

Tel: 0800 731 8558
Fax: 020 8583 3444
E-mail: fostering@hounslow.gov.uk