How do I become a foster carer in Birmingham?

The first step is to contact a number of the fostering organisations listed on this page. We suggest starting with three. You will then speak with the fostering service and they will ask you what sort of fostering you're interested in, your motivations for fostering, as well as questions about your personal circumstances. They may ask about your home, such as how much space you have and other people who live with you. They may also ask about your lifestyle, employment, health and background. This is also your opportunity to ask them any questions, and work out whether they feel like an organisation you'd like to foster with. Following this, the fostering provider may invite you to an initial information session and, if you decide to proceed, you will begin a formal assessment process. This involves background checks, home visits and interviews to make sure fostering is the right fit for you and your household. Once approved, you will be matched with children whose needs suit your experience and home situation.

How much do foster carers get paid in Birmingham?

Fostering allowances in Birmingham vary depending on the agency, the type of fostering and the age of the child. As a general guide, most foster carers receive a weekly allowance starting from around £230 per child, though specialist or therapeutic placements can be significantly higher. We know that people do not foster for the money. However, we recognise that fostering has financial implications — for example, some people give up their jobs to foster, or reduce their hours to work part time. Therefore we ask the agencies in this directory to include information about allowances, so you can compare before making your decision. It is worth stating that the agencies with the highest payments may not always be the agencies who provide the most support, so it is really important to weigh up lots of different factors when making your decision.

How long does it take to become an approved foster carer in Birmingham?

The fostering approval process typically takes between four and six months from your initial enquiry to approval. This includes an assessment carried out by a qualified social worker, a series of home visits, training sessions and a review by an independent fostering panel. Some agencies offer a fast-track process for experienced carers. The timeline can vary depending on how quickly checks are completed and how responsive all parties are throughout the process.

Do I need to own my own home to foster in Birmingham?

No — you don't need to own your home to become a foster carer in Birmingham. Whether you own or rent, what matters is that you have a suitable spare bedroom for a child and that your home is stable and safe. If you rent, you may need to check that your tenancy agreement allows for fostering, and some landlords may need to give permission. Your fostering agency will advise you on this during the assessment process.

Can I transfer to a different fostering agency in Birmingham?

Yes — foster carers in Birmingham can transfer to a different fostering agency if they feel it is the right move for them. There is no legal obligation to stay with your current agency, and many experienced foster carers do switch providers over the course of their fostering career, often to access better support, higher allowances or more specialist training. Before making the move, it's worth having an honest conversation with your current agency to see whether any concerns can be resolved. If you do decide to transfer, your new agency will carry out their own assessment — though this is usually a shorter process than the original approval since much of your history and experience will be taken into account. Any children currently in your care will need to be considered carefully during the transition, and your supervising social worker should be involved in the process. If you're thinking about switching fostering agencies in Birmingham, browsing the directory above is a good starting point — you can compare Ofsted ratings, allowances, fostering types and support packages side by side before reaching out to a new provider.

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Fostering Agencies in Birmingham

Compare Fostering Agencies Serving Birmingham and the West Midlands

Browse all agencies serving Birmingham, or search by your postcode to find agencies closest to your home. Shortlist up to 3 and request a call.

Some agencies listed may be based outside Birmingham but have confirmed they serve the area. It's worth asking them directly about local support when you make contact.

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Agency	Location	Ofsted	Provider type	Fostering types	Allowance	Reviews
Abacus Fostering Regional	Birmingham	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	5.0· 2
Acorn Fostering Services Regional	Leicester	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
Acorn House Fostering Regional	West Midlands	Not yet inspected	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite	—	No rating
Action for Children Fostering National	Birmingham	Good	Charity	Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child	From £400/week per child	No rating
Active Care Solutions Regional	Oldbury	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups	—	4.0· 3
Anchor Foster Care Regional	Castle Donington	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite	Up to £1200 per week	No rating
Atrium Foster Care Locally run	Lichfield	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child, therapeutic	From £420/week per child	No rating
Avanti Fostering Regional	Stanmore	Not yet inspected	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
Barnardo's Midlands Fostering Families National	Halesowen	Good	Charity	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	4.1· 13
Birmingham Children's Trust Fostering Agency Locally run	Birmingham	Good	Local Authority	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups	—	No rating
Bridging Gaps Fostering Agency Regional	Slough	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
By the Bridge National	Tamworth	Not yet inspected	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic	From £470/week per child	No rating
Capstone Foster Care National	Satellite office	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic	—	No rating
Capstone Foster Care National	Bromsgrove	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic	—	No rating
Child Care Bureau Regional	Worcestershire	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	5.0· 1
Children Always First Locally run	Bromsgrove	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
Clifford House Fostering Regional	Bromsgrove	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups	—	4.4· 9
Compass Fostering National	Loughborough	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic	—	No rating
Compass Fostering National	Birmingham	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups	From £400/week per child	5.0· 1
DMR Fostering Services Regional	Sutton Coldfield	Not yet inspected	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, parent and child	—	No rating
Elite Fostering Regional	Oldbury	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	5.0· 8
Evergreen Foster Care Service Regional	Stoke-on-Trent	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	5.0· 5
Families First Fostering Regional	Stone	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic	—	5.0· 1
Family Care Fostering Regional	West Midlands	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
Family Fostering Partners Regional	Hereford	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
Five Rivers Child Care Regional	Bromsgrove	Not yet inspected	Independent Fostering Agency	Short_term, long_term, respite, parent_and_child	—	No rating
Five Rivers Child Care National	Chesterfield	Good	Social Enterprise	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic	—	4.0· 1
Flying Colours Foster Care Regional	Stafford	Not yet inspected	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
Focus Foster Care Regional	Kenilworth	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	5.0· 1
Foster Birmingham Locally run	Birmingham	Good	Local Authority	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, specialist	Enquire for rates	4.0· 1
Foster Care Associates (FCA) National	Satellite office	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	No rating
Fostering Innovations Regional	Uxbridge	Not yet inspected	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
Fostering People National	Satellite office	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic	From £454 per week	No rating
Fostering Solutions (Stafford) Regional	Stafford	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	5.0· 1
Fosterplus National	Coventry	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	5.0· 2
Foundation Fostering Regional	Worcester	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	4.3· 11
Freedom Fostering Regional	Wolverhampton	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups	Competitive — call 01902 429290	3.7· 3
Fusion Fostering National	Walsall	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
Happy Hearts Foster Care Locally run	Birmingham	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child, sibling groups	Enquire for rates	5.0· 1
Ideal Fostering Regional	Walsall	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	5.0· 24
Ikon Fostering Regional	Walsall	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	4.3· 18
ISP Fostering National	Bromsgrove	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	No rating
ISP Fostering National	Birmingham	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, therapeutic, parent and child, respite, emergency, sibling groups	From £450/week per child	5.0· 6
Jay Fostering Regional	Leicester	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite	—	No rating
Love2Foster Ltd Locally run	Bedworth	Not yet inspected	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child	Enquire for rates	5.0· 1
Match Foster Care Regional	Droitwich	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups	—	4.2· 14
Mulberry Foster Care Regional	Hereford	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
Mulberry Foster Care Regional	Ross-on-Wye	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
National Fostering Agency National	Solihull	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child, sibling groups, therapeutic	From £450/week per child	2.8· 4
National Fostering Agency National	Satellite office	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	No rating
National Fostering Group National	Birmingham	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups	From £420/week per child	2.8· 4
New Life Fostering Agency Regional	Birmingham	Inadequate	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	3.8· 25
New Routes Fostering (Father Hudson's Caritas) Regional	Coleshill	Good	Charity	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	3.8· 25
Nexus Fostering National	Nottingham (Chilwell)	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	No rating
Nexus Fostering National	Birmingham	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	No rating
Orange Grove Fostercare National	Stone	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic	—	5.0· 1
Paramount Foster Care Regional	West Bromwich	Requires Improvement	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	5.0· 1
Progress Children's Services Regional	Wolverhampton	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic	Competitive — call 01902 561066	4.7· 61
Pyramid Care CIC Regional	Worcestershire	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
Quality Fostering Regional	Leamington Spa	Inadequate	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	5.0· 2
Regional Foster Families Regional	Worcester	Not yet inspected	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite	—	No rating
St. Christopher's Fellowship Regional	West Bromwich	Not yet inspected	Charity	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, therapeutic, sibling groups	Competitive — call 01215253738	5.0· 2
Sunbeam Fostering Agency Regional	Coventry	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child	Enquire for rates	5.0· 11
SWAP Foster Care (Social Work Assessment Partners) Regional	Bedworth	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
SWIIS Foster Care National	Birmingham	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups, therapeutic	—	No rating
TACT National	Satellite office	Good	Charity	Short-term, long-term, therapeutic, sibling groups, emergency	From £390 per week	No rating
The Children's Family Trust Regional	Bromsgrove	Outstanding	Charity	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	5.0· 1
The Ethical Fostering Service Regional	Cottingham (East Yorkshire)	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	Competitive — call 0800 830 3023	No rating
The Foster Care Charity Regional	Malvern	Good	Charity	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	5.0· 3
UK Fostering National	Midlands	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups	—	No rating
United Fostering Services Limited Locally run	Coventry	Requires Improvement	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child, therapeutic	Enquire for rates	No rating
Voice Fostering Regional	Shirley (Solihull)	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups	—	No rating
Wholistic Fostering Regional	Tipton	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite	—	5.0· 8
Young People at Heart Regional	Hereford	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	No rating

Abacus Fostering

Birmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 2

Acorn Fostering Services

Leicester · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

Acorn House Fostering

West Midlands · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Not yet inspected

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite
Allowance: —
Support

Action for Children Fostering

Birmingham · Charity

National

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child
Allowance: From £400/week per child
Support

Active Care Solutions

Oldbury · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

4.0· 3

Anchor Foster Care

Castle Donington · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite
Allowance: Up to £1200 per week
Support

Atrium Foster Care

Lichfield · Independent Fostering Agency

Locally run

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child, therapeutic
Allowance: From £420/week per child
Support

Avanti Fostering

Stanmore · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Not yet inspected

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

Barnardo's Midlands Fostering Families

Halesowen · Charity

National

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, therapeutic, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

4.1· 13

Birmingham Children's Trust Fostering Agency

Birmingham · Local Authority

Locally run

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

Bridging Gaps Fostering Agency

Slough · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

By the Bridge

Tamworth · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Not yet inspected

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic
Allowance: From £470/week per child
Support

Capstone Foster Care

Satellite office · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic
Allowance: —
Support

Capstone Foster Care

Bromsgrove · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic
Allowance: —
Support

Child Care Bureau

Worcestershire · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 1

Children Always First

Bromsgrove · Independent Fostering Agency

Locally run

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

Clifford House Fostering

Bromsgrove · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

4.4· 9

Compass Fostering

Loughborough · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic
Allowance: —
Support

Compass Fostering

Birmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups
Allowance: From £400/week per child
Support

5.0· 1

DMR Fostering Services

Sutton Coldfield · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Not yet inspected

Types: Short-term, long-term, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

Elite Fostering

Oldbury · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 8

Evergreen Foster Care Service

Stoke-on-Trent · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 5

Families First Fostering

Stone · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 1

Family Care Fostering

West Midlands · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

Family Fostering Partners

Hereford · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

Five Rivers Child Care

Bromsgrove · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Not yet inspected

Types: Short_term, long_term, respite, parent_and_child
Allowance: —
Support

Five Rivers Child Care

Chesterfield · Social Enterprise

National

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic
Allowance: —
Support

4.0· 1

Flying Colours Foster Care

Stafford · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Not yet inspected

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

Focus Foster Care

Kenilworth · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 1

Foster Birmingham

Birmingham · Local Authority

Locally run

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, specialist
Allowance: Enquire for rates
Support

4.0· 1

Foster Care Associates (FCA)

Satellite office · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

Fostering Innovations

Uxbridge · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Not yet inspected

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

Fostering People

Satellite office · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic
Allowance: From £454 per week
Support

Fostering Solutions (Stafford)

Stafford · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 1

Fosterplus

Coventry · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 2

Foundation Fostering

Worcester · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

4.3· 11

Freedom Fostering

Wolverhampton · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups
Allowance: Competitive — call 01902 429290
Support

3.7· 3

Fusion Fostering

Walsall · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

Happy Hearts Foster Care

Birmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

Locally run

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child, sibling groups
Allowance: Enquire for rates
Support

5.0· 1

Ideal Fostering

Walsall · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 24

Ikon Fostering

Walsall · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

4.3· 18

ISP Fostering

Bromsgrove · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

ISP Fostering

Birmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, therapeutic, parent and child, respite, emergency, sibling groups
Allowance: From £450/week per child
Support

5.0· 6

Jay Fostering

Leicester · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite
Allowance: —
Support

Love2Foster Ltd

Bedworth · Independent Fostering Agency

Locally run

Not yet inspected

Types: Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child
Allowance: Enquire for rates
Support

5.0· 1

Match Foster Care

Droitwich · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

4.2· 14

Mulberry Foster Care

Hereford · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

Mulberry Foster Care

Ross-on-Wye · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

National Fostering Agency

Solihull · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child, sibling groups, therapeutic
Allowance: From £450/week per child
Support

2.8· 4

National Fostering Agency

Satellite office · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

National Fostering Group

Birmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups
Allowance: From £420/week per child
Support

2.8· 4

New Life Fostering Agency

Birmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Inadequate

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

3.8· 25

New Routes Fostering (Father Hudson's Caritas)

Coleshill · Charity

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

3.8· 25

Nexus Fostering

Nottingham (Chilwell) · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

Nexus Fostering

Birmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

Orange Grove Fostercare

Stone · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 1

Paramount Foster Care

West Bromwich · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Requires Improvement

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 1

Progress Children's Services

Wolverhampton · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic
Allowance: Competitive — call 01902 561066
Support

4.7· 61

Pyramid Care CIC

Worcestershire · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

Quality Fostering

Leamington Spa · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Inadequate

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 2

Regional Foster Families

Worcester · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Not yet inspected

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite
Allowance: —
Support

St. Christopher's Fellowship

West Bromwich · Charity

Regional

Not yet inspected

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, therapeutic, sibling groups
Allowance: Competitive — call 01215253738
Support

5.0· 2

Sunbeam Fostering Agency

Coventry · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child
Allowance: Enquire for rates
Support

5.0· 11

SWAP Foster Care (Social Work Assessment Partners)

Bedworth · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

SWIIS Foster Care

Birmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups, therapeutic
Allowance: —
Support

TACT

Satellite office · Charity

National

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, therapeutic, sibling groups, emergency
Allowance: From £390 per week
Support

The Children's Family Trust

Bromsgrove · Charity

Regional

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 1

The Ethical Fostering Service

Cottingham (East Yorkshire) · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: Competitive — call 0800 830 3023
Support

The Foster Care Charity

Malvern · Charity

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, therapeutic, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 3

UK Fostering

Midlands · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

United Fostering Services Limited

Coventry · Independent Fostering Agency

Locally run

Requires Improvement

Types: Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child, therapeutic
Allowance: Enquire for rates
Support

Voice Fostering

Shirley (Solihull) · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Outstanding

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

Wholistic Fostering

Tipton · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite
Allowance: —
Support

5.0· 8

Young People at Heart

Hereford · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, therapeutic, sibling groups
Allowance: —
Support

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Fostering agencies in Birmingham: what you need to know

There are two main types of fostering provider in Birmingham and both are regulated and inspected by Ofsted.

Local authority fostering services

Run by Birmingham City Council, these focus on finding carers for children in Birmingham's care.

Independent fostering agencies (IFAs)

Privately run organisations — sometimes charities or social enterprises — that are commissioned by councils when they need additional placements. This type of fostering agency sometimes offers higher allowances/more specialist support.

If you want to know more about fostering in Birmingham, including how to choose the right type of fostering agency for you, read our blog post: How to become a foster carer in Birmingham: a step-by-step guide.

Choosing the right fostering agency in Birmingham comes down to what matters most to you — the level of training offered, the support available around the clock, or the types of children you'd like to care for. All fostering services listed in this directory are Ofsted-registered and have been independently inspected. You can compare ratings, fostering types and allowances side by side to help you make a more informed decision. If you're thinking about how to become a foster carer in Birmingham, browsing the listings above is a great place to start.

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