Foster Care for Local Authorities
From 1st October, 2023, The Foster Care Co-operative (not-for-profit fostering agency incorporated in 1999) transitioned to become The Foster Care Charity. A private company limited by guarantee with registered charity number 1201143. For more information about our transition click here.
We are members of the Fairer Fostering Partnership and the Nationwide Association of Fostering Providers.
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