Fostering Agencies in Essex

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

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

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

Affinity Fostering is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Essex, East of England. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC469688).

Aspirations Fostering Limited is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Hockley, East of England. Established in 2016, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 1227778).

Brighter Futures Fostercare is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Waltham abbey, East of England. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in December 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC476965).

Children First Fostering Agency is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Basildon, East of England. With over 22 years of experience, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC034253).

Compass Fostering London Limited is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Hornchurch, London. With over 22 years of experience, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC033806).

Family Works Fostering Limited is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Leigh-on-sea, East of England. Established in 2017, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 1242101).

Five Rivers Fostering Service London and East is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Romford, London. 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 2022. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC036616).

Fostering Connections is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Upshire, East of England. A newer agency registered in 2021, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2614070).

Futures for Children is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Ingatestone, East of England. With over 21 years of experience, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in October 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC057840).

Mosaic Foster Care is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Westcliff-on-sea, East of England. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in July 2022. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC417598).

Quality Foster Care is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Benfleet, East of England. With over 21 years of experience, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC048508).

Stepping Stones Fostering is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Ilford, London. Established for over a decade, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in January 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC484803).

Young People At Heart Limited is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in East tilbury, East of England. Established for over a decade, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC486913).