Now Foster

Join us at the pub for a Weekenders event - for anyone interested in becoming a Weekend Foster Carer or already involved in the programme!
We'll be in the Betjeman Arms, just a moment's walk from King's Cross Station. Join us for a drink and some nibbles in their private room 'The Parlour' - see you next week

Weekenders Social in King's Cross Join us at the pub for a Weekenders event - for anyone interested in becoming a Weekend Foster Carer or already involved in the programme!

Curious what it really takes to foster for just one weekend a month?
The Weekenders programme offers such a meaningful way to make a difference. If you've ever wondered whether fostering could fit into your schedule, this is a fantastic first step.
Check out the full article to find out more about the process, including what happens before and after approval:

Making time to make a difference: your time commitment before and after you become a Weekender If you’re thinking about becoming a Weekender foster carer, you might already know the basics: one weekend a month, sometimes school…

We’re so excited to see the next wave of incredible people stepping forward to build lasting relationships with children in care, one weekend at a time.

As a Weekender, you’re matched with a child or young person in foster care to provide inspiration, guidance and stability on a regular basis - just one weekend a month.

Think more aunt or uncle than parent. From swimming trips and zoo visits to lazy Sundays and theatre shows, it's about showing up, being present, and having fun. We’ll give you all the tools you need to build a strong connection - and we’ll be right there with you throughout.

Find out more via our readiness checker:

NowFoster Weekend Fostering is about building a lasting relationship with a child by fostering for just one weekend per month. Continue to learn more!

📢 We’re really pleased that Now Foster has been featured in Forbes. We wouldn't have chosen the headline - but we do think the piece itself is powerful and thoughtful. The article captures something important: how a small, manageable commitment - one weekend a month - can create meaningful change for children in care, as well as for the families who step forward. Have a read if you're curious.

Now Foster: Saving Kids, One Weekend A Month Where adults open their homes to one child one weekend a month, providing continuity, affection and new horizons. Think honorary grandparent—not substitute parent.

We’re still looking for six Weekenders across London - could it be you?

Weekending is all about stepping into fostering in a way that fits your lifestyle - just one weekend a month, building a long-term, meaningful relationship with a child in care.

Get in touch if it’s something that you’d like to explore or join us at the pub in King’s Cross next month!

Weekenders Social in King's Cross Join us at the pub for a Weekenders event - for anyone interested in becoming a Weekend Foster Carer or already involved in the programme!