Anchor Foster Care
Birmingham · CharityRegional
Ofsted: OutstandingAnchor Foster Care is a not-for-profit fostering agency rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with a local team serving foster carers across the East and West Midlands. The Ofsted inspection highlighted the agency's unwavering commitment and support to foster parents, its family approach to running the agency, and the strength of its placements team in providing thorough and consistent communication from the outset. Anchor recruits both new and experienced foster carers and supports all main placement types. The agency's not-for-profit model means its focus is entirely on children and carers rather than shareholder returns.
What to know about Anchor Foster Care
Anchor Foster Care is a not-for-profit fostering agency rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with a local team serving foster carers across the East and West Midlands. The Ofsted inspection highlighted the agency's unwavering commitment and support to foster parents, its family approach to running the agency, and the strength of its placements team in providing thorough and consistent communication from the outset. Anchor recruits both new and experienced foster carers and supports all main placement types. The agency's not-for-profit model means its focus is entirely on children and carers rather than shareholder returns.
Anchor Foster Care is a not-for-profit fostering agency rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Inspectors praised its unwavering commitment to foster parents and its family approach. Recruits new and experienced carers across the Midlands.
Support at a glance
A dedicated social worker who supports you throughout your fostering journey.
Pre-approval training and ongoing CPD to build your skills as a foster carer.
Round-the-clock advice line for foster carers, including out-of-hours.
Connection with experienced foster carers and local support groups.
Access to clinical or therapeutic input for children with complex needs.
Additional support, respite and wellbeing resources beyond the standard offer.
Types of fostering offered
Anchor Foster Care supports Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite fostering arrangements.
Areas covered
Ofsted rating
Anchor Foster Care is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Full inspection reports are available on the Ofsted website.