TACT Fostering — West Midlands
Birmingham · CharityRegional
Ofsted: GoodTACT (The Adolescent and Children's Trust) is the UK's largest dedicated fostering charity and has been finding loving families for vulnerable children for over 25 years. The West Midlands team is rated Good by Ofsted, with inspectors noting that children make good progress from their starting points and placement stability has improved. TACT's approach centres on therapeutic fostering — every child who comes to live with a TACT carer receives an attachment clinic to identify their specific needs, and a tailored support and training package is developed for both the carer and child. Specialist support includes TACTIC Clinics offering attachment therapy and expert consultations for autism and ADHD. New carers are also matched with an experienced buddy for informal peer support.
What to know about TACT Fostering
TACT (The Adolescent and Children's Trust) is the UK's largest dedicated fostering charity and has been finding loving families for vulnerable children for over 25 years. The West Midlands team is rated Good by Ofsted, with inspectors noting that children make good progress from their starting points and placement stability has improved. TACT's approach centres on therapeutic fostering — every child who comes to live with a TACT carer receives an attachment clinic to identify their specific needs, and a tailored support and training package is developed for both the carer and child. Specialist support includes TACTIC Clinics offering attachment therapy and expert consultations for autism and ADHD. New carers are also matched with an experienced buddy for informal peer support.
TACT is the UK's largest dedicated fostering charity, with a dedicated West Midlands team rated Good by Ofsted. Specialises in therapeutic fostering, with attachment clinics and expert support for autism and ADHD built in for every child.
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
TACT Fostering supports Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, therapeutic fostering arrangements.
Areas covered
Ofsted rating
TACT Fostering is currently rated Good by Ofsted. Full inspection reports are available on the Ofsted website.