Fostering Agencies in Durham

County Durham Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Durham and the surrounding area, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.

Darlington Borough Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Darlington and the surrounding area, rated Good by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.

Hartlepool Borough Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Hartlepool and the surrounding area, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Stockton-on-Tees and the surrounding area, rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.

Foster Care Associates North East is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Durham, North East, Yorkshire and The Humber. With over 21 years of experience, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in February 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC037579).

Orchard Care (North East) is an independent fostering agency in Durham, North East, Yorkshire and The Humber. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC065119) in 2005, they are a newer agency, not yet inspected.

SWIIS Foster Care Limited is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Durham, North East, Yorkshire and The Humber. With over 21 years of experience, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in February 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC036081).

UK Fostering North East is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Sunderland, North East, Yorkshire and The Humber. Established in 2020, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in February 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2587198).