How do I become a foster carer in Solihull?

The first step is to contact a number of the fostering organisations listed on this page — we suggest starting with three. Each service will want to learn about your motivations for fostering, your personal circumstances, and the type of children you'd like to care for. This is also your opportunity to ask them questions and get a sense of whether they feel like the right fit for you. If you decide to proceed, you'll begin a formal assessment process involving background checks, home visits and interviews to make sure fostering is the right fit for you and your household. Once approved by an independent fostering panel, you'll be matched with children whose needs suit your experience and home situation.

How much do foster carers get paid in Solihull?

Fostering allowances in Solihull 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 reduce their working hours or give up employment entirely to foster. We ask the agencies in this directory to include information about their allowances so you can compare them side by side before making your decision.

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

The approval process typically takes between four and six months from your initial enquiry. This includes a detailed assessment by a qualified social worker, home visits, training sessions and a review by an independent fostering panel. Some agencies offer a fast-track route for people with relevant professional or caring experience. The exact timeline will depend on how quickly checks are completed and how responsive all parties are throughout the process.

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

No — you don't need to own your home to become a foster carer in Solihull. Whether you rent or own, what matters most is that you have a stable, safe home with a spare bedroom available for a child. If you rent, it's worth checking whether your tenancy agreement permits fostering and, if necessary, getting confirmation from your landlord. Your fostering agency will advise you on this during the assessment process.

Can I foster in Solihull if I live outside the borough?

Yes — many fostering agencies operating in Solihull recruit carers from across the wider West Midlands region, not just within the borough boundary. What matters most is that you can reliably support a child placed with you and maintain links with the relevant council, school and support network. If you live in a neighbouring area such as Birmingham, Coventry or Warwickshire, it's worth contacting agencies directly to find out whether your location would affect the types of placements available to you.

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Fostering Agencies in Solihull

Compare Fostering Agencies Serving Solihull and the West Midlands

Browse all agencies serving Solihull, 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 Solihull 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
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
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
By the Bridge National	Tamworth	Not yet inspected	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic	—	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	—	No rating
Child Care Bureau Regional	Worcestershire	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	5.0· 1
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	—	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	—	No rating
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
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
Focus Foster Care Regional	Kenilworth	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
Foster for Solihull Locally run	Solihull	Good	Local Authority	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	Average £417 per week (experienced carers) — average £445 per week overall	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	—	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	—	No rating
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
Ideal Fostering Regional	Walsall	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	5.0· 20
Ikon Fostering Regional	Walsall	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	4.3· 18
Ikon Fostering Regional	Walsall	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
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
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 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	—	No rating
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	No rating
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	—	5.0· 3
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	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, emergency, respite	Up to £700 per week	No rating
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 Children's Family Trust Regional	Bromsgrove	Outstanding	Charity	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No rating
The Children's Family Trust (The CFT) National	Bromsgrove	Outstanding	Charity	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	No rating
The Children's Family Trust (The CFT) National	Bromsgrove	Outstanding	Charity	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	No rating
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
Voice Fostering Regional	Shirley (Solihull)	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups	—	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
Wholistic Fostering Regional	Tipton	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite	—	No rating
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

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

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

By the Bridge

Tamworth · Independent Fostering Agency

National

Not yet inspected

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

Child Care Bureau

Worcestershire · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Outstanding

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

5.0· 1

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

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

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

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

Focus Foster Care

Kenilworth · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

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

Foster for Solihull

Solihull · Local Authority

Locally run

Good

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child
Allowance: Average £417 per week (experienced carers) — average £445 per week overall
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

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

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

Ideal Fostering

Walsall · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

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

5.0· 20

Ikon Fostering

Walsall · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

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

4.3· 18

Ikon Fostering

Walsall · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

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

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

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 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

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

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

5.0· 3

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

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, emergency, respite
Allowance: Up to £700 per week
Support

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 Children's Family Trust

Bromsgrove · Charity

Regional

Outstanding

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

The Children's Family Trust (The CFT)

Bromsgrove · Charity

National

Outstanding

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

The Children's Family Trust (The CFT)

Bromsgrove · Charity

National

Outstanding

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

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

Voice Fostering

Shirley (Solihull) · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Outstanding

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

Wholistic Fostering

Tipton · Independent Fostering Agency

Regional

Good

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

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 Solihull: what you need to know

Solihull is a large metropolitan borough to the south-east of Birmingham, covering a mix of urban areas and open countryside. It is home to strong, well-established communities and a growing population of children in need of stable, loving foster homes. The borough has a particular need for foster carers who can support children close to their schools, friends and family connections.

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

Local authority fostering services

Run by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, these services focus on finding carers for children in the council's care. The fostering team works closely with local children's services to match carers with children whose needs best suit what you can offer.

Independent fostering agencies (IFAs)

Privately run organisations — sometimes charities or social enterprises — that are commissioned by councils when they need additional placements. IFAs working in Solihull may place children from across the West Midlands and beyond, and can sometimes offer higher allowances or more specialist support for children with complex needs.

If you want to know more about fostering in the West Midlands, including how to choose the right type of fostering agency for you, read our guide: Fostering in the West Midlands: your guide to agencies, areas and getting started.

Choosing the right fostering agency in Solihull comes down to what matters most to you — the level of training on offer, 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 independently inspected. You can compare ratings, fostering types and allowances side by side to help you make a more informed decision.

Also comparing agencies across the wider West Midlands? Browse all West Midlands fostering agencies.

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