Join our Sutton fostering family
Led by our Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Chislehurst team, our Sutton training centre provides dedicated support to foster parents across Sutton, Croydon, Lambeth, Kingston Upon Thames, Richmond Upon Thames, Merton and Wandsworth.
We believe that strong, supportive relationships are the foundation of fostering success. That’s why we offer in-person training sessions, support groups, and year-round events to help you connect with others and strengthen bonds within our South London fostering community.
We are committed to ensuring that children in care have happy, nurturing childhoods with foster parents who love and care for them as their own.
We know it takes a village to raise a child, and we’re here to help build that village for you—providing the reliable support you need to grow professionally and make a real difference.
So, if you live in any of these areas, join our fostering family in Sutton today. Together, we can transform the lives of children and young people in care.
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Sutton fostering allowances
When you join Orange Grove Sutton, you’ll receive a generous fostering allowance, including a professional fee. We do this to demonstrate our appreciation for your commitment to transforming the lives of children and young people in care.
You’ll also benefit from the following perks:
- Up to two weeks of paid respite
- Free membership to FosterTalk
- Additional allowances to celebrate birthdays and religious festivals
- Exclusive discounts to make daily essentials, insurance, days out and holidays more affordable
- Bonuses for successfully referring a friend to foster with us.
Reliable Support for the whole family
When you join our foster care agency in Sutton, we’ll personalise your support to suit the unique needs of your family.
You’ll benefit from consistent, non-judgemental support from a dedicated local team, including your own supervising social worker, a family support worker, and a team manager. You’ll also have access to a network of educational experts, therapists, and other skilled professionals who will guide you at every stage of your fostering journey.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for the whole family. So, we offer specific support for children and grandchildren who foster. This includes peer support groups where they can connect with other children who foster and a dedicated helpline for any questions or worries they may have.
Our family support workers focus on the well-being of each family member, while our resources for children who foster help them feel prepared and excited to welcome a new foster sibling into the home.

Nurturing your professional development
At Orange Grove, our training is fully customised to suit your personal journey, ensuring you have the skills and confidence to thrive in this rewarding role.
New foster parents start with our Prepare to Foster programme, an essential introduction completed during the assessment stage.
Once approved, you’ll complete our Mandatory Training and then move on to specialised courses designed around your family’s particular needs. From emotional regulation and cultural awareness to enhancing communication with children in your care, our team will work with you to create a learning plan that empowers you to make a meaningful difference.
Our training options are flexible, with both online modules and interactive sessions that can be accessed from home, allowing you to build your skills at your own pace.
We’re proud to welcome foster parents from all walks of life. Whether single, in a couple, or part of the LGBTQIA+ community, if you’re passionate about providing loving, stable homes for children, we’re here to support you.
Together, let’s create safe, supportive homes for children across London and beyond.
Why choose Orange Grove?
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted
Generous fostering allowance and bonuses
A mentoring scheme for new foster parents
Regular supervision with your very own dedicated social worker
Additional support from a family support worker
24/7 support line with a qualified social worker
Regular foster parent forums
Calendar of family events
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Whether you’re ready to start your journey or just want to chat to an expert, we’re here to talk.
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Statement of Purpose
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