Fostering Agencies in East Midlands

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

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

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

Leicestershire County Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Leicester and the surrounding area, rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.

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

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

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

North East Lincolnshire Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Grimsby and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.

Northamptonshire Children's Trust recruits and supports foster carers across Northampton and the surrounding area. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.

West Northamptonshire Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Northampton and the surrounding area. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.

North Northamptonshire Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Kettering and the surrounding area. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.

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

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

Acorn Fostering Services Limited is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Leicester, East Midlands. With over 21 years of experience, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in April 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC060131).

Alliance Foster Care is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Northampton, East Midlands. With over 22 years of experience, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in November 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC033794).

Compass Fostering Central Ltd is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Leicester, East Midlands. With over 20 years of experience, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in February 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC065772).

Cornerstone North East Fostering Service is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Doncaster, East Midlands. Established for over a decade, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in March 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC066812).

County Fostering Service Ltd is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Northampton, East Midlands. Established in 2019, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2484185).

Embrace Fostering Service is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Worksop, East Midlands. A newer agency registered in 2022, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in August 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2661954).

Five Rivers Fostering Service - Midlands is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Chesterfield, East Midlands. With over 21 years of experience, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in July 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC062786).

Fostering Dimensions is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Nottingham, East Midlands. Established for over a decade, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC438506).

Fostering People Ltd is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Nottingham, East Midlands. With over 22 years of experience, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in June 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC043914).

Fostering Solutions - Oundle is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Peterborough, East Midlands. Established in 2016, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in August 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 1244627).

Fosterplus is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Nottingham, East Midlands. Established for over a decade, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in May 2022. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC384584).

Hope Fostering Services is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Nottingham, East Midlands. Established for over a decade, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in December 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC367371).

Ivy House Fostering Agency is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Worksop, East Midlands. Established in 2020, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2553271).

Jay Fostering is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Leicester, East Midlands. With over 22 years of experience, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in February 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC053859).

Northamptonshire Children's Trust Fostering Agency is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Northampton, East Midlands. Established in 2020, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in January 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2615433).

Skylark Fostering is an independent fostering agency in Lincoln, East Midlands. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2798877), they are a newer agency, not yet inspected.

Star Fostering Ltd is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Nottingham, East Midlands. Established in 2019, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2567404).

Sunbeam Fostering East Midlands is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Nottingham, East Midlands. They work with foster carers to provide safe, stable homes for children in their region. Last inspected by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2783158).