Hampshire County Council Fostering Service
Winchester · Local AuthorityRegional
Ofsted: Outstanding
Rated Outstanding.
About Hampshire County Council Fostering Service
What to know about Hampshire County Council Fostering Service
Standard support
Support at a glance
Supervising social worker
A dedicated social worker who supports you throughout your fostering journey.
Training & development
Pre-approval training and ongoing CPD to build your skills as a foster carer.
24/7 support
Round-the-clock advice line for foster carers, including out-of-hours.
Peer support
Connection with experienced foster carers and local support groups.
Fostering options
Types of fostering offered
Short-term
Long-term
Emergency
Respite
Parent and child
Allowances
Allowances in line with Fostering Network recommendations — contact direct for 2025-26 rates
Where they work
Areas covered
Regions
South East
Postcode areas
SOPORG21RG22RG24GUSP
Inspection
Ofsted rating
Rated OutstandingMost recent Ofsted inspection
Hampshire County Council Fostering Service is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Full inspection reports are available on the Ofsted website.