We believe you can foster
If you live in Glasgow or the West of Scotland and are interested in fostering a child, we're here to help.
Our team of dedicated social workers, children’s workers and therapists will support you throughout the whole of your fostering journey from your very first phone call. We offer a comprehensive training calendar and 24 hour 7 days a week support from our on-call service.
Barnardo’s values align with the principles of The Promise and we believe that all children and young people should grow up loved, safe and respected and realise their full potential - #keepthepromise. Learn more about The Promise.
The rewards are huge. Knowing you've made a difference to a child's life is something that will stay with you forever.
Areas we cover
We offer fostering in the following areas:
- Glasgow
- North, East and South Ayrshire
- North and South Lanarkshire
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Inverclyde
- West and East Dunbartonshire
- Argyll and Bute
- Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire
Get in touch
We can talk you through every aspect of the fostering process and answer all your individual questions.
- fill in our simple online form
- call us 0141 419 4700
- email us at [email protected]
- visit our Facebook page
- write to us at Barnardo's Glasgow Fostering Service, Building 10000, Academy Park, Gower Street, Glasgow G51 1PR
- sign up for one of our upcoming events via our Eventbrite page
'The training is fantastic, the networking opportunities are also good'... 'I get visited very regularly and feel I have so much support'
Barnardo's foster carer
Fostering events
Find out more about fostering and speak to us about any questions you have at one of our events.
Find out more
For more information on fostering with Barnardo's, see our Foster a child page.
Foster a child
There are many different reasons why families start to foster but they all wish to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in care.
Fostering stories
A few of our foster carers talk about their experience of fostering with Barnardo's in a selection of written accounts and videos.
Fostering journey
We understand the decision to foster is a huge step and we'll provide you with support every step of the way. Find out more about the journey to fostering.