Fostering agencies in South West

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.

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.

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).

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).

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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.