A406 Road closure
The Eastbound slip road from A406 to Harrow Road is currently closed due to a burst main water valve. Affinity Water have a specialist contractor carrying out the repair, which is expected to be completed early next week. Please plan your alternative route in advance.
Planned maintenance notice
We are carrying out essential maintenance on My Account from Saturday 26 July to Sunday 27 July 2025. During this time, our online Council Tax and Benefits services will be unavailable. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Fostering in Brent
Foster with Brent Council and help give local children the loving and safe environment they deserve.
Why foster with us
Fostering with Brent is a journey you won’t take alone, we’re here to help you thrive while making a difference and changing lives.

Reward package
Enjoy access to social events, membership with The Fostering Network and a weekly allowance of up to £495

Learning and development
Learn and grow with a varied training offer that matches your needs as a foster carer.

One-to-one support
Always feel empowered knowing that your allocated social worker is by your side every step of the way.
Everything you need to know about fostering

Who can foster
Find out what you need to be to become a Brent foster carer

Types of foster care
Discover the different types of placements you can provide as a foster carer

How to become a foster carer
Discover the steps to becoming a foster carer

What's it like to foster
Hear from our foster carers and find out the difference fostering can make to the life of a local child or young person.