Thank you for your interest in fostering with us

Have you spotted our Rooted in Reading tree?

It stands proud and tall just outside Reading Town Hall,  as a symbol of hope and belonging for children and young people who are in care outside of Reading.

We’re looking for local foster carers to provide safe, loving homes to children and young people in Reading.

Join our fostering family and help Reading children stay close to their school, friends and family. It may just be the best thing you ever do.

Get in touch and join our fostering family

You can complete the form below or via the enquire button. When you have completed the form, we will be in touch with you via phone and email to follow up your enquiry.

There is no obligation or expectation to commit, we are here to help you decide if fostering is right for you at this time.

You can foster with us if:
  • You have a spare room
  • You are over 21
  • You are a UK resident
  • You live within 20 miles of Reading

Data protection

Brighter Futures for Children will keep your information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. You can read about how we use your data in our privacy policy.

  • To foster a child your home needs a spare room. This is defined as a separate space with a door and a window that is for the sole use of the child you are fostering.
  • As well as contacting you about your enquiry, we would also like to send you information about fostering by email. Please tick if you are happy for us to do this. You will be able to unsubscribe at any time through the link provided in the email or by contacting us foster@brighterfuturesforchildren.org.

Speak to our friendly fostering team, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on 0118 469 3020