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Proudly Independent. Always Child-Centered.

At Time Out, we’re proud to be one of the few truly independent fostering agencies left in the UK. That means our focus is always on what matters most- children and the amazing families who care for them. No big corporate structures, just a team that puts people before profit. We build real relationships, offer tailored support, and work together to make a difference.
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Do something incredible. Become a foster carer and change a child’s life.

Welcome to Time Out Fostering. We have been providing highly professional, supportive, and flexible fostering services for over two decades.

We are renowned for offering excellent individual support and training – lovingly providing exceptional foster care since 2005. 

We will be with you every step of the journey. Our team will get to know you and your family and will be supporting you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We are dedicated to helping you improve the lives of young people, providing loving, caring foster homes across East and West Sussex, South London and the South East.

Find out if fostering is right for you

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Becoming a carer

We make sure we know you and your family and can support you through the process.

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Application process

Becoming an approved foster carer can take 4-6 months. Understand the process from initial application, through to Form F and final decision.

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About Time Out Fostering

We are a lovely and friendly team and here to help you whenever you need us.

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What it's like to be a foster carer

Find out what it's like to be a foster carer, as we interview some
of the many brilliant foster carers we work with here at Time Out Fostering.

“I love being a foster carer. It’s rewarding on so many levels and each day brings a new challenge. It feels good to give something back and just try to make a difference.”

– Caroline – foster carer