Isle of Wight Fostering

Isle of Wight Fostering We offer information about the Isle of Wight Fostering service. Interested in fostering? Get in touch!

Every year, children on the Isle of Wight will require foster carers. Whether their parents have been taken ill, find themselves unable to cope with the demands of childcare, or through more tragic circumstances, these children need your help. Foster carers will take children into their own home for a temporary period - a month, a year or sometimes longer - to help them thrive, with the help of a specialist team, in a caring and a safe environment and help them build their future. As an IOW foster carer, you will be given the opportunity to provide a secure and loving home for a child that needs change and direction. You will change the lives of children within your local community, and they will change yours, too. For further information on the Isle of Wight Council's Foster Care services, including the information you will need regarding becoming a foster carer, please visit our website:
https://www.iow.gov.uk/children-and-family-support/fostering/

💙 SEND Early Years Drop-in SessionParents and carers are invited to join the SEND Early Years team on 22 September at Ne...
14/09/2026

💙 SEND Early Years Drop-in Session
Parents and carers are invited to join the SEND Early Years team on 22 September at Newport Family Centre for a friendly drop-in session offering support, advice and the opportunity to connect with other families.
📍 Newport Family Centre
📅 22 September
⏰ 9.30am to 10.30am or 10.30am to 11.30am
To find out more about SEND early years visit
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/SENDearlyyears
Book via the QR code on the flyer below 👇

09/09/2026
Sometimes, all a child needs is a place where they feel they belong.✨A seat at the table.✨A turn in the game.✨Someone to...
09/09/2026

Sometimes, all a child needs is a place where they feel they belong.

✨A seat at the table.
✨A turn in the game.
✨Someone to celebrate the little wins and be there through the challenges.

For children in care, these everyday moments can make all the difference. A foster home offers more than a roof over their head. It offers stability, support and a place where they can feel safe and valued.

If you've ever thought about fostering, we'd love to talk. Get in touch with our friendly team for an informal chat and find out how you could make a difference to a local child's life.

📞 01983 823160
💻 www.iow.gov.uk/fostering

One spare hook.One big difference.Have you got room for one more?💙 Learn more about fostering on the Isle of Wight:Call ...
07/09/2026

One spare hook.
One big difference.

Have you got room for one more?
💙 Learn more about fostering on the Isle of Wight:

Call 01983 823160
Visit www.iow.gov.uk/fostering

03/09/2026

Not sure what to do this weekend? 🌿

Come and say hello to the Isle of Wight Fostering team at Wolverton Manor Garden Fair. We'd love to chat about fostering and answer any questions you may have. 💙

There's an empty seat waiting.Waiting for conversation. Waiting for laughter. Waiting for a child who needs a place to b...
02/09/2026

There's an empty seat waiting.
Waiting for conversation. Waiting for laughter. Waiting for a child who needs a place to belong.

🍽️ Could you have room for one more?
Call us for an informal chat about fostering. Our team are more than happy to explain any questions you may have: 01983 823160

01/09/2026

🎬 Room for one more?
One more seat on the sofa. One more bowl of popcorn. One more child feeling safe, included and part of the family.

Could you have room for one more?
💙 Find out more about fostering with Isle of Wight Fostering by calling 01983 823160

👟 An empty space on a shoe rack.It doesn't seem like much, but to a child in care, it could mean a safe home, a warm bed...
31/08/2026

👟 An empty space on a shoe rack.

It doesn't seem like much, but to a child in care, it could mean a safe home, a warm bed, and someone who believes in them.

Could you have room for one more?
Find out more about fostering with Isle of Wight Fostering today.

📞 01983 823160

💙 Support makes all the difference.Emma shared how valued and supported she feels as an Isle of Wight Council foster car...
28/08/2026

💙 Support makes all the difference.

Emma shared how valued and supported she feels as an Isle of Wight Council foster carer, highlighting the advice, guidance and ongoing communication she receives from our team.

When you foster with Isle of Wight Council, you're never on your own. From day one, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way.

Interested in fostering? Get in touch to find out more.
📞 01983 823160
💻 www.iow.gov.uk/fostering

Address

Children's Services Department/Isle Of Wight Council Children's Safeguarding Floor 3 County Hall Newport
Isle Of Wight
PO301UD

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441983823160

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