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Loving homes needed in Hampshire for children seeking refuge

Hampshire County Council is renewing its call for vitally needed foster carers to support vulnerable children seeking refuge in the UK

Fostering. It’s so rewarding

Lynda and Simon’s story

Resources and wellbeing

Wellbeing resources for staff and people we care for

Adult social care Caring for the elderly

2011 Census

Lone parent households with dependent children KS107EW (30/01/2013).

Statistics

Residential and nursing care homes for adults

Information about residential and nursing care homes for long-term care managed by Hampshire County Council

Autumn 2026 - Childcare Development Officer Business Surgery Sessions - Basingstoke and Hart - online

Afternoon sessions: 1pm to 2pm, 2:30pm to 3:30pm

A Heart – For My Foster Carer

Celebrating the Creativity of the Children in Foster Care

Early Years Pupil Premium

Early Years Pupil Premium funding for three and four year old children attending an early years education setting

Sarah and Michael's story

Sarah, from north west Hampshire, and her husband Michael fostered 163 children over 45 years, going on to adopt two children in 1989. This is their story

Autumn 2026 - Childcare Development Officer Business Surgery Sessions - Basingstoke and Hart - online

Morning sessions: 9:30am to 10:30am, 11am to midday

Faith and Cultural Awareness Training

Opening the Door to Cultural Awareness and Diversity

Policy and procedures

Domestic abuse workplace policies and support

Domestic abuse

Training and events

Training, e-learning and other events

Domestic abuse

Bullying information for Parents/carers

Bullying information for Parents/carers - What you can do if you think your child is being bullied

Child protection and safeguarding Concerns about a child Support for families

Foster Carer Case Study, June, December 2023

Hello, please introduce yourself. June, Oakley (Basingstoke), and I’ve been a foster carer for thirty years.

Recovery and Assessment Suite

We welcome the support of your family or loved ones in planning your care. ... This could include what you can do for yourself, help from family and friends, access to community facilities or support from voluntary services.

COVID-19 Health Impact Assessment

The impact COVID-19 has had on the residents of Hampshire from the start of the pandemic to October 2021

Recovery and Assessment Suite

We welcome the support of your family or loved ones in planning your care. ... This could include what you can do for yourself, help from family and friends, access to community facilities or support from voluntary services.

Our Vision and Approach

Every family should feel informed, confident and able to access the right help. ... Our Commitments. Family-Centred – Real family experiences shape our decisions. Fair and Inclusive – Support is accessible, equitable and meets diverse needs.

Autumn 2026 Birth to Four/webinar - online

Morning session: 9:30am to 11:30am

Supported Internship - information for referrers and young people

The Supported Internship programme will give young people the experience of working and support them to develop their employability skills so that the move into employment is not as daunting.

Local schools and other settings

Physical Activity

support brain development, social and cognitive skills and emotional wellbeing. support achievement and attainment. ... They support schools to engage physically inactive pupils. They also administer the Sport England Active Lives survey locally.

Foster Carer Case Study, June, December 2023

Hello, please introduce yourself. June, Oakley (Basingstoke), and I’ve been a foster carer for thirty years.

Hampshire Libraries Stock Policy

Our Stock Policy sets out the principles and practices that inform the selection and management of stock within Hampshire County Council public libraries.

Autumn 2026 Birth to Four/webinar - online

Evening session: 6:30pm to 8:30pm