Fostering In Stevenage
Foster carers are absolutely vital to the wellbeing of children in Stevenage and the wider Hertfordshire area. Without dedicated local carers, many young people would not have the safe and secure home environment they need to feel settled and supported. Foster carers provide stability, reassurance and steady guidance at a time when children need it most.
In a community like Stevenage, fostering helps children remain connected to their schools, friendships and familiar surroundings wherever possible. That sense of continuity, alongside patient and consistent care, can make a meaningful difference to a child’s confidence and future.
Foster carers play an essential role in ensuring that children in Stevenage have the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their early experiences. Through encouragement, understanding and reliable support, they help young people rebuild trust and move forward towards their full potential.
Why Foster With Us?
Fostering Hearts is a family-run fostering agency supporting carers across Stevenage and the wider Hertfordshire area. We are committed to providing consistent, meaningful guidance so that our foster carers feel confident, valued and well-supported throughout their journey.
When you foster with us, you become part of a close-knit community dedicated to providing safe, stable homes for local children who need them most. Our supervising social workers support around six families each, ensuring personalised and responsive support rather than a large, impersonal approach. Alongside 24/7 support, we offer comprehensive training, ongoing development and both practical and emotional assistance.
We also provide competitive fostering fees — £479.50 per week for children aged 0–10 and £507.50 per week for young people aged 11+ — helping to provide financial stability while you focus on delivering the best possible care.
Joining Fostering Hearts means becoming part of something purposeful within your own community — helping children in Stevenage feel secure, rebuild confidence and move towards brighter futures.
“We are dedicated to recruiting 27 new fostering families in Bedfordshire over the next 36 months, we want to make a real difference locally”
Emma Rawlinson, Registered Manager
Benefits of being a Fostering hearts Carer?
All of our foster carers receive a weekly fostering fee of £479.50 for children aged 0–10 and £507.50 per week for young people aged 11+. This reflects the commitment and responsibility involved in providing a safe, stable and nurturing home.
Alongside competitive fees, we offer consistent and dependable support. Our carers have access to 24/7 support from our agency, ensuring guidance and reassurance are always available when needed. You will also receive regular supervision visits from your supervising social worker, who supports around six families, allowing for personalised, responsive and meaningful support throughout your fostering journey.
our job is find the spark in every child
At Fostering Hearts, we are dedicated to helping every child discover their strengths and build confidence in their future. Our foster carers are supported with tailored guidance, practical resources and ongoing training so they can create stable, nurturing homes where young people feel safe enough to explore who they are.
Whether it’s encouraging new hobbies, supporting school progress, planning enriching activities or simply making time for meaningful, everyday conversations, our carers help children develop resilience and self-belief. These consistent experiences often play a powerful role in helping young people recognise their abilities and grow in confidence.
We look beyond meeting immediate needs. Our focus is on the whole child — ensuring each young person has the opportunity to understand their identity, explore their potential and move forward positively towards a brighter future.
Let's take the next step and schedule a call. We can discuss any questions you may have, go over important details and make sure we're on the same page. We look forward to connecting with you soon.