Fostering in Glasgow and the West of Scotland

Help transform a life

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.

Barnardo's Glasgow Fostering Service is rated 'very good' by the Care Inspectorate. 

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.

    '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 carers quoted in the latest Care Inspectorate report

    Fostering events 

    Find out more about fostering and speak to us about any questions you have at one of our events. 

    Find details of our upcoming events on our Eventbrite page

    Care Inspectorate ratings

    Quality of care and support: Very Good.

    Quality of management and leadership: Good

    Find out more 

    For more information on fostering with Barnardo's, see our Foster a child page.

    • Young person with toddler

      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.

    • Ruby, a foster carer with Barnardo's

      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.

    • A young girl and a woman sit talking on a bench in a park

      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.