Short term foster care

Many children living with Kent County Council foster carers are in short term placements. Some children may need the stability and care of foster carers while the child's family situation is assessed, presented to court and plans are made to keep them safe. This could be for a few weeks or a few years until they move into adoption or back to their family.

Whatever the reason and whatever their age, all these children will be experiencing separation from familiar people and surroundings, they need understanding and care to help them cope. It will also be important for them to continue at school and prepare for their next move (either back to their own family or to an adoptive family).

Children in short-term foster care can be aged between 0 to 18 years old.

Please view the list of all the other types of foster care available.