Fostering in North Lanarkshire
Foster Care Agency
Interested in fostering in North Lanarkshire? We’re urgently looking for more kind and caring people to join our local foster parent team, so we can build brighter futures for more children and teenagers in foster care.
Our North Lanarkshire fostering team support foster families across the region, including Cumbernauld, Kilsyth, Coatbridge, Bellshill, Wishaw, Newmains and more.
As an independent fostering agency with over 25 years of experience, we take great care when placing children with foster parents so they receive the very best care that’s tailored to their needs. Generally, the children who come into our care are aged between 5 to 18; many have experienced some kind of neglect, abuse or family dysfunction and need a stable, loving home until they’re able to return home or move on to independence.
Our North Lanarkshire foster families are supported by a local dedicated team of social workers and support staff, as well as a 24/7 helpline with a qualified social worker. The team also arrange regular local events and support groups, so our foster families always feel connected to others in the area. Foster parents also receive regular, quality training which occurs both virtually and face-to-face (travelling to our Edinburgh or Glasgow office).
If you’re ready to take your first step into joining our South Lanarkshire fostering team, chat to our friendly advisers today.
By Phone
Call us at:
0800 369 8512
By Email
You can get in touch by filling out our online enquiry form with any queries that you may have.
Visit an office
The Arc,
25 Colquhoun Avenue,
Hillington Park,
Glasgow,
G52 4BN
We’re rated ‘Very Good’
by the Care Inspectorate.
Generous payments
We offer a fostering allowance of up to £2,564 (tax free) per month, per child, plus holiday and birthday payments, and many other benefits.
Full support package
You’ll be connected to the support you need 24/7, ranging from a dedicated social worker, regular support groups and social events, and an out of hours service.
Specialist training
We offer full, personalised training – online and in-person – from teaching the basics to advanced courses, to help you develop your skills as a foster carer.
Excellent outcomes
With all offices rated ‘Very Good’ by The Care Inspectorate, we pride ourselves on quality and being a fostering agency families and children can rely on.
The fostering process
Step 1 – Enquire
To find out more about fostering, you just need to complete our enquiry form (or call us on 0800 369 8512) and we’ll chat through everything. Whether you’re just looking for more information or you’re ready to apply, our team are here to help.
Step 2 – Home visit
If you’re happy to proceed, we’ll arrange to visit you to share more information and answer any of your questions.
Step 3 – Application & Assessment
Once you’re ready to apply, you’ll complete an application and we’ll carry out our checks and complete our Form F assessment. The whole process generally takes between 4-6 months.
Step 4 – Approval
Once your assessment is complete, you’ll attend a panel meeting. We’ll discuss your application and you’ll then be officially approved as a foster carer.

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