Fostering Agencies in South West

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

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

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

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

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

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Bournemouth and the surrounding area. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Action for Children Family Breaks Devon & Fostering Southwest Peninsula is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Exeter, South 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 May 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC064273).

Action for Children Fostering South West is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Bristol, South 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 November 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC031085).

Amicus Foster Care is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Bristol, South West. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in September 2022. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC389720).

Capstone Foster Care (South West) is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Berkeley, South West. With over 23 years of experience, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC032760).

Community Foster Care is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Gloucester, South 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 June 2022. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC035415).

Empower Fostering Limited is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Taunton, South West. A newer agency registered in 2021, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2616251).

EPIC Fostering is an independent fostering agency in Crediton, South West. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2828567), they are a newer agency, not yet inspected.

Five Rivers Fostering Service is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in London road, South 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 December 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC036261).

Five Rivers Fostering Service is an independent fostering agency in Bristol, South West. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC036400) in 2004, they are a newer agency, not yet inspected.

Five Rivers Fostering Service - West Country is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Truro, South 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 February 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC062487).

Footprints Foster Care Ltd is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Ferndown, South West. Established for over a decade, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC442553).

Foster Care Associates South Western is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Ivybridge, South 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 July 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC038012).

Foster Care Associates Western is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Bristol, South West. A newer agency registered in 2022, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in September 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2696051).

Fostering Matters Ltd is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Gloucester, South 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 January 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC061740).

Fusion Fostering South West is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Taunton, South West. Established in 2016, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in April 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 1226630).

Homes and Horizons Fostering is an independent fostering agency in County hall, South West. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2811945), they are a newer agency, not yet inspected.

National Fostering Agency South West is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Bishopstrow, South West. A newer agency registered in 2022, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in January 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2662429).

Pathways Care South West is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Ashburton, South 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 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC367941).

TACT Fostering South West is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Bristol, South 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 April 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC050500).

The Fostering Foundation is an independent fostering agency in Tavistock, South West. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 1378486) in 2018, they are a newer agency, not yet inspected.

True Fostering Limited is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Dursley, South West. Established in 2019, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in July 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2497676).