Fostering agencies in South West

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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 - 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).

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).

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.

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.