We are an independent fostering agency founded back in 1988 by Maureen and Alb Ward following their own experiences of fostering and the needs of children and young people. The business remains family owned and indeed their daughter Lesley Ward is our Registered Manager.

Our clients are our partners in the Local Authorities who are seeking to place a child who find themselves in the care system and we then match that child with one of our foster carers. Next Step prides itself on the quality support it provides to its foster carers and to the well being of the children under its care. The last two Ofsted inspections have rated Next Step as Outstanding in every category inspected.

Our sphere of operation is London and the South East of England and we are continually seeking quality foster carers. Please view the other areas of our website and if you are interested in becoming a foster carer then there are several ways to get in touch. You may contact us by telephone on 01795 521739 or 0845 603 8354, by email: info@nextstepfostering.org or by completing our Contact Us form.