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Lincolnshire County Council Fostering Service

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Ofsted: Outstanding

Lincolnshire County Council's in-house fostering service. Rated Outstanding. April 2026 allowances from £192.98/week (youngest) to £331.66/week (16+). FOCUS specialist carers +£700/week per child.

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About Lincolnshire County Council Fostering Service

What to know about Lincolnshire County Council Fostering Service

Lincolnshire County Council's in-house fostering service. Rated Outstanding. April 2026 allowances from £192.98/week (youngest) to £331.66/week (16+). FOCUS specialist carers +£700/week per child.

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lincolnshirefosteringservice.org.uk
Standard support

Support at a glance

Supervising social worker

A dedicated social worker who supports you throughout your fostering journey.

Training & development

Pre-approval training and ongoing CPD to build your skills as a foster carer.

24/7 support

Round-the-clock advice line for foster carers, including out-of-hours.

Peer support

Connection with experienced foster carers and local support groups.

Fostering options

Types of fostering offered

Short-term
Long-term
Emergency
Respite
Parent and child

Allowances

£192.98 (0–4 yrs) — £219.38 (5–10 yrs) — £272.78 (11–15 yrs) — £331.66 (16+) per week (April 2026 rates); FOCUS scheme +£700 per week per child Figures checked September 2026.

Where they work

Areas covered

Regions
East Midlands
Postcode areas
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Inspection

Ofsted rating

Rated OutstandingMost recent Ofsted inspection

Lincolnshire County Council Fostering Service is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Full inspection reports are available on the Ofsted website.

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