Good 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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).

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).