Working with Local Authorities

We work with local authorities to help provide foster families for vulnerable children.  Our carers provide short term and long term fostering for individual children and sibling groups.

Up to 1st October, 2023, we were known as The Foster Care Co-operative (a not-for-profit fostering agency incorporated in 1999). We are now a fully registered charitable organisation (registered charity number 1201143) and a company limited by guarantee offering foster care across central and northern England.  For more information about our transition from co-operative to The Foster Care Charity click here.

The Foster Care Charity is a member of the Fairer Fostering Partnership and the Nationwide Association of Fostering Providers.

The Foster Care Charity Statement of Purpose England

View our Statement of Purpose

"Children are making good progress ..... because of the warm and nurturing care they receive from their foster carers. Carers support children to feel that they belong..."

Ofsted Inspector's Summary for Young People

"You told the inspectors that you felt safe and were happy living with your carers and that you could talk to your carers if you have any worries..."

Joint Planning

We work closely with local authorities in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.We have active groups of carers in:

  • The North West of England
  • Yorkshire
  • The West, East & North Midlands
  • Bristol and South West of England
  • Eastern Counties (Norfolk, Suffolk, Esssex)

However, we are always growing into new areas of the UK.

Registration

The Foster Care Charity is registered with Ofsted in England.
Inspection reports can be viewed here: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted 

We have one Registered Manager in England along with qualified and experienced social work teams.

Pricing

Our fees are highly competitive, age related and we provide discounts for local authorities for long term placements. Money received is typically spent as follows:

  • 55% on foster carer fees, allowances & expenses
  • 29% on staffing
  • 16% on training, insurances, premises, travel and all other costs

Insurances

We are fully insured against the following risks:

  • Public Liability £10,000,000
  • Employers’ Liability £10,000,000
  • Professional Indemnity £5,000,000
  • All Risks/Malicious Damage for Carers £100,000
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