Fostering Agencies in North West

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

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

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

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

Cumbria County Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Carlisle and the surrounding area. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Ashton-under-Lyne and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.

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

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

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

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

Acorn House (Fostering Services) is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Oldham, North West. Established for over a decade, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC377311).

Alpha Plus Fostering Limited is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Oldham, North West. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC069335).

Assured Fostering is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Bolton, North West. A newer agency registered in 2023, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2715638).

Barnardos North West Fostering Service (NW Region) is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Liverpool, North West. With over 22 years of experience, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC040580).

Beacon Fostering Limited is an independent fostering agency in Manchester, North West. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2793200), they are a newer agency, not yet inspected.

By the Bridge North West is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Styal, North West. Established for over a decade, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC066501).

Capstone Foster Care is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Heywood, North West. With over 20 years of experience, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in August 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC065333).

Caritas Care is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Preston, North West. 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 2022. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC037797).

CFS Care Limited is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Manchester, North West. Established in 2018, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in December 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2503134).

Child Action North West is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Blackburn, North West. With over 22 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: SC036972).

Cuffe And Lacey Fostering is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Burnley, North West. Established in 2020, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in August 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2592566).

Excel Fostering Limited is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Blackpool, North West. Established for over a decade, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in September 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC396525).

Faith Fostering is an independent fostering agency in Preston, North West. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2817125), they are a newer agency, not yet inspected.

Family Care Fostering is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Preston, North West. Established for over a decade, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in October 2022. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC450903).

Flourish Fostering (North) is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Stockport, North West. A newer agency registered in 2023, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in March 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2742835).

Foster Care Associates North West is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Chorley, North West. With over 21 years of experience, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in December 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC040408).

Foster Care Matters is an independent fostering agency in Chester, North West. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2783211), they are a newer agency, not yet inspected.

Foster Careline is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Hooton, North West. Established for over a decade, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in February 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC408585).

Fostering Changes Life is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Haslingden, North West. Established in 2020, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2586729).

Fostering Ltd is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Rossendale, North West. Established for over a decade, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in August 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC488290).

Fostering Solutions is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Bolton, North West. With over 22 years of experience, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in August 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC033219).

Fusion Fostering North West is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Chorley, North West. Established in 2016, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 1225624).

Lorimer Foster Services is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Sale, North West. With over 21 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: SC059742).

National Fostering Agency is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Warrington, North West. Established in 2016, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 1234377).

Next Stage For Fostering Ltd is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Westhoughton, North West. Established in 2016, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 1241412).

North West Fostering is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Salford, North West. Established in 2016, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in June 2022. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 1226858).

Olive Branch Fostering Ltd is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Rawtenstall, North West. Established in 2016, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 1230838).

Orange Grove Fostercare Northwest is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Lower stretton, North West. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC485778).

Organic Fostering Ltd is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Manchester, North West. A newer agency registered in 2024, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in May 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2752487).

Parallel Parents is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Stockport, North West. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in December 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC067795).

Parallel Parents West is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Eccleston, North West. A newer agency registered in 2023, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2700992).

Safehouses Fostering is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Oldham, North West. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in August 2022. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC066668).

Sparks Fostering is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Manchester, North West. A newer agency registered in 2023, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2700371).

Sunbeam Fostering (Northwest) Limited is an independent fostering agency in Blackburn, North West. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2820633), they are a newer agency, not yet inspected.

SWIIS Foster Care Limited is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Manchester, North West. With over 21 years of experience, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in September 2022. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC043551).

The Together Trust Fostering Service is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Cheadle, North West. With over 22 years of experience, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in October 2022. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC031288).

Therapeutic Fostering Ltd is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Preston, North West. Established in 2016, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in August 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 1236901).

Three Circles Fostering Limited is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Wilmslow, North West. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in September 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC443768).

Thrive Foster Care Ltd is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Rossendale, North West. A newer agency registered in 2023, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in May 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2727994).

Tutis Foster Care is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Whitehaven, North West. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in February 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC489594).