Fostering Agencies in North East
Compare 13 Ofsted-registered fostering agencies in North East. 4 rated Outstanding. Explore £450–£850/wk allowances, inspection reports, and specialist placements.
How Much Do Fostering Agencies in North East Pay?
In North East, foster carers receive an estimated £450 to £850+ per week with Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs), compared to £165 to £320 per week with standard Local Authority services. All fostering allowances in North East qualify for 100% tax exemption under HMRC Qualifying Care Relief rules.
| Child Age Bracket | Local Authority (Council) | Independent Agency (IFA) | Estimated Weekly Uplift |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 4 Years | £165 – £195 /wk | £450 – £550 /wk | +£285 to +£355 /wk |
| 5 – 10 Years | £185 – £225 /wk | £480 – £600 /wk | +£295 to +£375 /wk |
| 11 – 15 Years | £215 – £265 /wk | £520 – £680 /wk | +£305 to +£415 /wk |
| 16 – 17 Years | £250 – £315 /wk | £580 – £750+ /wk | +£330 to +£435 /wk |
County Durham Fostering Service
Durham, SR7 7TT
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
Darlington, DL3 6JX
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
Hartlepool, TS24 7DJ
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.
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Middlesbrough Council Fostering Service
Middlesbrough, TS3 8PE
Middlesbrough Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Middlesbrough and the surrounding area, rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council Fostering Service
Redcar, TS10 1SP
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Redcar and the surrounding area, rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Fostering Service
Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LD
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.
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Gateshead Council Fostering Service
Gateshead, NE8 1HH
Gateshead Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Gateshead and the surrounding area, rated Good by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Newcastle City Council Fostering Service
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3DS
Newcastle City Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding area. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
North Tyneside Council Fostering Service
North Shields, NE27 0BY
North Tyneside Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across North Shields and the surrounding area, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Northumberland County Council Fostering Service
Morpeth, NE61 6NF
Northumberland County Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Morpeth and the surrounding area, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
South Tyneside Council Fostering Service
South Shields, NE33 1JF
South Tyneside Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across South Shields and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Sunderland City Council Fostering Service
Sunderland,
Sunderland City Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Sunderland and the surrounding area. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
My Foster Carer
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE5 2HE
My Foster Carer is an independent fostering agency in Newcastle upon tyne, North East. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2805889), they are a newer agency, not yet inspected.
Counties & Districts in North East
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