In this section
  1. Fostering
  2. Could you foster?
  3. Information events
  4. Foster a teenager
  5. Who needs fostering
  6. The process
  1. Why choose Merton?
  2. Payments and support
  3. Existing carers
  4. Transferring from an agency
  5. Mockingbird Family Model

Find out more about fostering at our information events

 

Foster Care Fortnight

We will hold a number of roadshow events across Merton during Foster Care Fortnight, this will run between 11 - 24 May 2020. 

These events are an informal way to find out more about fostering, the application process and the support we provide. A foster carer will also be at every roadshow to talk about their experiences of fostering and answer questions. 

Details of our roadshows will be listed shortly.

 

We hold two Fostering Information Events per month, (except in December and August). 

Come along to either our Information Evening at Pizza Express, 104 The Broadway, Wimbledon, for a slice of free pizza or a free drink at our Coffee Morning at Coco Beanz, 81 London Road, Morden to find out more about fostering with us.

We will talk about what fostering is, how the assessment process works, the types of support, training, and payments you'll receive, as well as how fostering could affect your family life and much more. There is no need to book.

Upcoming events

Information events

  • 8 January Pizza Express, 104 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1RH 6pm- 7.30pm
  • 22 January Coco Beanz, 81 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HP at 10.30am- 12.00pm
  • 11 February Pizza Express, 104 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1 RH 6pm- 7.30pm
  • 26 February at Coco Beanz, 81 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HP at 10.30am- 12.00pm
  • 4 March at Pizza Express, 104 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1RH 6.00pm - 7.30pm
  • 25 March at Coco Beanz, 81 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HP  at 10.30am- 12.00pm
  • 8 April at Pizza Express, 104 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1RH at 6.00pm- 7.30pm TBC
  • 29 April Coco Beanz, 81 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HP at 10.30am - 12.00pm
  • 27 May Coco Beanz, 81 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HP at 10.30am- 12.00pm
  • 17 June Coco Beanz,  81 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HP at 10.30am -12.00pm

If you can't make these events, call us now for a friendly chat and to find out more. We can always arrange a time for a social worker to visit your home and discuss fostering with you in more detail, if it it's more convenient.

 

Take the next step

Complete an enquiry form

Freephone: 0800 073 0874
Telephone: 020 8545 4070
Email: fostering@merton.gov.uk