Learn more about becoming a Foster Carer

Published: Monday 2 June 2025

This is a generic image of two children used to help encourage people to consider fostering

Are you interested in finding out more about becoming a Foster Carer?

Then why not come along to a number of sessions, where you can find out more, and speak to some of our Foster Carers and the Family Connections Team.

They will be at the following locations during the month of June:

4 June 3.00pm-4.30pm Larkhall Leisure Centre

6 June 11.00am- 12.30pm Stonehouse Community Centre

10 June 10.00am – 11.30pm Carluke Lifestyles

11 June 12.00pm-1.30pm Mill Café at New Lanark

24 June 12.00pm-1.30pm Courtyard Café, Calderglen

The council’s Family Connections team celebrate the vital connections between foster carers, children, young people and the community are being celebrated.

They recognise these relationships are at the heart of fostering, providing love, support, and a sense of belonging which is so important to the young people of South Lanarkshire.

Further information about fostering can be found on the council website.