Croydon Fostering Week returns from 9-15 March, shining a spotlight on the life‑changing difference foster carers make and raising awareness of the children and young people who need safe, loving homes.

Throughout the week, the Council’s fostering team will be out across the borough and online, offering advice, answering questions, and sharing information with anyone interested in becoming a foster carer.

Croydon has one of the largest populations of young people in any London borough, and Executive Mayor Jason Perry is committed to supporting them and giving them every opportunity to flourish. Foster carers provide an essential service, and the Council recently recognised this by improving fees and benefits – meaning Croydon is leading the way as a supportive local authority for foster carers in England.

Residents are encouraged to drop in to a session, have a conversation, and find out how fostering could work for them. Foster carers play a vital role in providing stability, care, and support for children and young people, helping them thrive within their local community.

Croydon Fostering Week is an opportunity to celebrate existing foster carers whilst inviting others to learn more about how they can make a real difference.

Nicci, an experienced foster carer for Croydon, said: “As a Foster Carer I am doing a job that I love and thanks to Croydon Council we are being recognised and rewarded. Investing in foster carers is the highest form of investing in the future of our children.”

“Foster carers come from all walks of life. You don’t need special powers to change a child’s life – just kindness, commitment and a willingness to open your heart and home. If fostering is something you’ve ever considered, I encourage you to meet our team during Croydon Fostering Week and discover how you could make a real difference for a young person in our borough.”

Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon

Fostering drop-in events include:

  • Tuesday 10 March,10am-1pm at Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon CR0 1TY
  • Tuesday 10 March from 12.30pm online via Facebook Live: https://fb.me/e/8kTEqCUY4
  • Wednesday 11 March, 10.30am–12.30pm at Thornton Heath Library, 190 Brigstock Road, CR7
  • Wednesday 11 March, 2pm–5pm at Croydon Central Library, Katharine Street, CR9 1ET
  • Thursday 12 March, 10am-12.30pm at the Resource Fair, St Mark’s Church, Woodcote, CR8 3QQ
  • Thursday 12 March, 2pm-5pm at Purley Library
  • Friday 13 March, 10am-2.30pm at New Addington Leisure Centre, 88 Central Parade, CR0 0JB
  • Friday 13 March, 2pm-5pm at Thornton Heath Leisure Centre, 100 High Street, CR7 8LF
  • Saturday 14 March, 12.30pm-1.30pm at South London Mandir, 108 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BA

For more information about becoming a foster carer in Croydon, please contact the Croydon Fostering Team on 0300 222 2112 or email iwanttofoster@croydon.gov.uk.