Fostering agencies in East of England

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

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

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

Affinity Fostering is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Essex, East of England. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC469688).

Anglia Fostering Agency is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Norwich, East of England. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC406969).

Beams Foster Care and Family Service Ltd is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Norfolk, East of England. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in February 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC477026).

Brighter Futures Fostercare is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Waltham abbey, East of England. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in December 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC476965).

Children First Fostering Agency is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Basildon, East of England. With over 22 years of experience, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC034253).

Eastern Fostering Services is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Colchester, East of England. 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: SC437835).

Mosaic Foster Care is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Westcliff-on-sea, East of England. Established for over a decade, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in July 2022. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC417598).

Oak Fostering Ltd is an Outstanding-rated independent fostering agency in Ampthill, East of England. Established in 2017, they provide exceptional care and wraparound support to foster families. Last inspected by Ofsted in January 2023. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 1241664).

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

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

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

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

Aim High Fostering Services is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Waltham abbey, East of England. Established in 2016, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 1241499).

Apex Fostering Limited is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Epping, East of England. 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: 2635545).

Aspirations Fostering Limited is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Hockley, East of England. Established in 2016, they support foster carers with regular training, dedicated social workers, and competitive allowances. Last inspected by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 1227778).

Attuned to Children Limited is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Hatfield, East of England. They work with foster carers to provide safe, stable homes for children in their region. Last inspected by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered with Ofsted (URN: 2807566).

Break Fostering Service is a Good-rated independent fostering agency in Norwich, East of England. 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: SC430757).