Fostering agencies in North West

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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 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 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).

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).

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.