Contact the West Sussex Fostering Team
Whether you’ve just started thinking about fostering or you’re ready to take the next step, contacting the West Sussex fostering Recruitment and Assessment team (Pictured) is the best place to begin.
Our friendly Child and Family Workers, Jane, Chris and Wendy, are on hand to respond to your calls or enquiry forms. They are ready to answer your questions, from eligibility and allowances to what the assessment process involves.
As the official West Sussex County Council fostering contact, we’re here to make sure you have everything you need to make an informed decision.
How to contact our West Sussex Fostering Team
Complete the enquiry form below and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can reach us directly by:
Phone: 0330 222 7775
Email: fostering@westsussex.gov.uk
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (excluding Bank Holidays)
If you contact us outside of these hours, please leave a voicemail and we’ll call you back the next working day.
What happens after you get in touch?
Once you’ve made contact with the Fostering West Sussex team, one of our experienced Child and Family Workers will get in touch with you directly. They’ll answer all your initial questions; help you understand the types of fostering that could work best for you and your household; and hopefully book you in for an initial home visit.
Many people contact us simply to find out more about fostering, which is absolutely fine. When you’re ready to take the next step, we’ll be here. There is absolutely no obligation at this point.
Not ready to call?
Here are other ways to learn moreIf you'd like to find out more before getting in touch, we have a range of resources to help:
- Join a free information session - Attend one of our regular online or in-person sessions to hear from our team and current foster carers.
- Talk to a Foster Carer - Speak directly with someone who fosters with Fostering West Sussex. The team can make an introduction.
- Read Steps to becoming a Foster Carer - Understand the full journey from first enquiry to approval.
- Fostering Payment Calculator - See what allowances and payments you could receive.
- Read our FAQs - Browse answers to the most common questions about fostering in West Sussex.
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