Kent County Council Fostering Service
Maidstone · Local AuthorityRegional
Ofsted: Outstanding
Rated Outstanding. Uses dedicated website kentfostering.co.uk for carer information and resources.
About Kent County Council Fostering Service
What to know about Kent County Council Fostering Service
Rated Outstanding. Uses dedicated website kentfostering.co.uk for carer information and resources.
Local AuthorityMaidstoneRegional
kentfostering.co.ukStandard 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
Detailed rates in annual Fostering Payments Policy — see kentfostering.co.uk handbook
Where they work
Areas covered
Regions
South East
Postcode areas
MECTTNDA
Inspection
Ofsted rating
Rated OutstandingMost recent Ofsted inspection
Kent County Council Fostering Service is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Full inspection reports are available on the Ofsted website.