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	—	4.4· 7
Acorn House Fostering Regional	West Midlands	Not yet inspected	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite	—	5.0· 2
Action for Children Fostering National	Birmingham	Good	Charity	Short-term, long-term, respite, emergency, parent and child	From £400/week per child	No reviews
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	5.0· 1
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	5.0· 2
Avanti Fostering Regional	Stanmore	Not yet inspected	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No reviews
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	—	4.0· 1
Bridging Gaps Fostering Agency Regional	Slough	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	5.0· 1
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 reviews
Capstone Foster Care National	Satellite office	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic	—	No reviews
Capstone Foster Care National	Bromsgrove	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic	—	4.5· 6
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	—	4.2· 5
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	—	5.0· 5
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	—	3.5· 17
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
F5 Foster Care Limited Locally run	Birmingham	Good	Independent Fostering Agency		—	No reviews
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 reviews
Family Fostering Partners Regional	Hereford	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No reviews
Five Rivers Child Care Regional	Bromsgrove	Not yet inspected	Independent Fostering Agency	Short_term, long_term, respite, parent_and_child	—	No reviews
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 reviews
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	—	4.4· 9
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 reviews
Fostering Innovations Regional	Uxbridge	Not yet inspected	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No reviews
Fostering People National	Satellite office	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic	From £454 per week	No reviews
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 reviews
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
Impact Fostering LTD Locally run	Birmingham	Good	Independent Fostering Agency		—	No reviews
ISP Fostering National	Bromsgrove	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	5.0· 6
Jay Fostering Regional	Leicester	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite	—	4.0· 1
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	Ross-on-Wye	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No reviews
Mulberry Foster Care Regional	Hereford	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No reviews
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	—	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	—	3.8· 25
Nexus Fostering National	Nottingham (Chilwell)	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	5.0· 1
Nexus Fostering National	Birmingham	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	4.8· 6
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· 60
Pyramid Care Regional	Worcestershire	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	—	No reviews
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 reviews
Sandwell Children's Trust Fostering Locally run	Oldbury	Good	Local Authority		—	No reviews
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 reviews
SWIIS Foster Care National	Birmingham	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups, therapeutic	—	4.7· 3
TACT National	Satellite office	Good	Charity	Short-term, long-term, therapeutic, sibling groups, emergency	From £390 per week	No reviews
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 reviews
The Foster Care Charity Regional	Malvern	Good	Charity	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	5.0· 3
Triangle Project Locally run	Birmingham	Good	Charity		—	No reviews
UK Fostering National	Midlands	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups	—	5.0· 3
Voice Fostering Regional	Shirley (Solihull)	Outstanding	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, sibling groups	—	No reviews
Warwickshire County Council Fostering Services Regional	Warwick	Good	Local Authority	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	Emergency carers: £411 per week — standard rates in downloadable annual guide	3.0· 60
Wholistic Fostering Regional	Tipton	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite	—	5.0· 8
Worcestershire Children First Fostering Regional	Worcester	Not yet inspected	Local Authority	Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child	£286–£396 per week (Level 1 new carers — ages 0–17) to £487 per week (Level 3 experienced — 16–17 yr)	4.0· 1
Young People at Heart Regional	Hereford	Good	Independent Fostering Agency	Short-term, long-term, therapeutic, sibling groups	—	No reviews

Abacus FosteringOfsted: Good

RegionalBirmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 2

Acorn Fostering ServicesOfsted: Good

RegionalLeicester · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

4.4· 7

Acorn House FosteringOfsted: Not yet inspected

RegionalWest Midlands · Independent Fostering Agency

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite

Allowance: —

5.0· 2

Action for Children FosteringOfsted: Good

NationalBirmingham · Charity

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

Allowance:

From £400/week per child

No reviews

Active Care SolutionsOfsted: Outstanding

RegionalOldbury · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

4.0· 3

Anchor Foster CareOfsted: Outstanding

RegionalCastle Donington · Independent Fostering Agency

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite

Allowance:

Up to £1200 per week

5.0· 1

Atrium Foster CareOfsted: Good

Locally runLichfield · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance:

From £420/week per child

5.0· 2

Avanti FosteringOfsted: Not yet inspected

RegionalStanmore · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

No reviews

Barnardo's Midlands Fostering FamiliesOfsted: Good

NationalHalesowen · Charity

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

Allowance: —

4.1· 13

Birmingham Children's Trust Fostering AgencyOfsted: Good

Locally runBirmingham · Local Authority

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

Allowance: —

4.0· 1

Bridging Gaps Fostering AgencyOfsted: Outstanding

RegionalSlough · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 1

By the BridgeOfsted: Not yet inspected

NationalTamworth · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance:

From £470/week per child

No reviews

Capstone Foster CareOfsted: Outstanding

NationalSatellite office · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

No reviews

Capstone Foster CareOfsted: Outstanding

NationalBromsgrove · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

4.5· 6

Child Care BureauOfsted: Outstanding

RegionalWorcestershire · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 1

Children Always FirstOfsted: Good

Locally runBromsgrove · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

4.2· 5

Clifford House FosteringOfsted: Outstanding

RegionalBromsgrove · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

4.4· 9

Compass FosteringOfsted: Good

NationalLoughborough · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 5

Compass FosteringOfsted: Good

NationalBirmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance:

From £400/week per child

5.0· 1

DMR Fostering ServicesOfsted: Not yet inspected

RegionalSutton Coldfield · Independent Fostering Agency

Types: Short-term, long-term, parent and child

Allowance: —

3.5· 17

Elite FosteringOfsted: Good

RegionalOldbury · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 8

Evergreen Foster Care ServiceOfsted: Good

RegionalStoke-on-Trent · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 5

F5 Foster Care LimitedOfsted: Good

Locally runBirmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

Types:

Allowance: —

No reviews

Families First FosteringOfsted: Outstanding

RegionalStone · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 1

Family Care FosteringOfsted: Good

RegionalWest Midlands · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

No reviews

Family Fostering PartnersOfsted: Good

RegionalHereford · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

No reviews

Five Rivers Child CareOfsted: Not yet inspected

RegionalBromsgrove · Independent Fostering Agency

Types: Short_term, long_term, respite, parent_and_child

Allowance: —

No reviews

Five Rivers Child CareOfsted: Good

NationalChesterfield · Social Enterprise

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

Allowance: —

4.0· 1

Flying Colours Foster CareOfsted: Not yet inspected

RegionalStafford · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

No reviews

Focus Foster CareOfsted: Good

RegionalKenilworth · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 1

Foster BirminghamOfsted: Good

Locally runBirmingham · Local Authority

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite, parent and child, specialist

Allowance:

Enquire for rates

4.0· 1

Foster Care Associates (FCA)Ofsted: Outstanding

NationalSatellite office · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

4.4· 9

Foster for SolihullOfsted: Good

Locally runSolihull · Local Authority

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

Allowance:

Average £417 per week (experienced carers) — average £445 per week overall

No reviews

Fostering InnovationsOfsted: Not yet inspected

RegionalUxbridge · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

No reviews

Fostering PeopleOfsted: Outstanding

NationalSatellite office · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance:

From £454 per week

No reviews

Fostering Solutions (Stafford)Ofsted: Good

RegionalStafford · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 1

FosterplusOfsted: Good

NationalCoventry · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 2

Foundation FosteringOfsted: Good

RegionalWorcester · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

4.3· 11

Freedom FosteringOfsted: Good

RegionalWolverhampton · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance:

Competitive — call 01902 429290

3.7· 3

Fusion FosteringOfsted: Good

NationalWalsall · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

No reviews

Happy Hearts Foster CareOfsted: Good

Locally runBirmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance:

Enquire for rates

5.0· 1

Ideal FosteringOfsted: Good

RegionalWalsall · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 24

Ikon FosteringOfsted: Good

RegionalWalsall · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

4.3· 18

Impact Fostering LTDOfsted: Good

Locally runBirmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

Types:

Allowance: —

No reviews

ISP FosteringOfsted: Outstanding

NationalBromsgrove · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 6

Jay FosteringOfsted: Good

RegionalLeicester · Independent Fostering Agency

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite

Allowance: —

4.0· 1

Love2Foster LtdOfsted: Not yet inspected

Locally runBedworth · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance:

Enquire for rates

5.0· 1

Match Foster CareOfsted: Outstanding

RegionalDroitwich · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

4.2· 14

Mulberry Foster CareOfsted: Outstanding

RegionalRoss-on-Wye · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

No reviews

Mulberry Foster CareOfsted: Outstanding

RegionalHereford · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

No reviews

National Fostering AgencyOfsted: Good

NationalSolihull · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance:

From £450/week per child

2.8· 4

National Fostering AgencyOfsted: Good

NationalSatellite office · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

2.8· 4

National Fostering GroupOfsted: Good

NationalBirmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance:

From £420/week per child

2.8· 4

New Life Fostering AgencyOfsted: Inadequate

RegionalBirmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

3.8· 25

New Routes Fostering (Father Hudson's Caritas)Ofsted: Good

RegionalColeshill · Charity

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

Allowance: —

3.8· 25

Nexus FosteringOfsted: Outstanding

NationalNottingham (Chilwell) · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 1

Nexus FosteringOfsted: Outstanding

NationalBirmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

4.8· 6

Orange Grove FostercareOfsted: Good

NationalStone · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 1

Paramount Foster CareOfsted: Requires Improvement

RegionalWest Bromwich · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 1

Progress Children's ServicesOfsted: Outstanding

RegionalWolverhampton · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance:

Competitive — call 01902 561066

4.7· 60

Pyramid CareOfsted: Outstanding

RegionalWorcestershire · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

No reviews

Quality FosteringOfsted: Inadequate

RegionalLeamington Spa · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 2

Regional Foster FamiliesOfsted: Not yet inspected

RegionalWorcester · Independent Fostering Agency

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite

Allowance: —

No reviews

Sandwell Children's Trust FosteringOfsted: Good

Locally runOldbury · Local Authority

Types:

Allowance: —

No reviews

St. Christopher's FellowshipOfsted: Not yet inspected

RegionalWest Bromwich · Charity

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

Allowance:

Competitive — call 01215253738

5.0· 2

Sunbeam Fostering AgencyOfsted: Good

RegionalCoventry · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance:

Enquire for rates

5.0· 11

SWAP Foster Care (Social Work Assessment Partners)Ofsted: Good

RegionalBedworth · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

No reviews

SWIIS Foster CareOfsted: Outstanding

NationalBirmingham · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

4.7· 3

TACTOfsted: Good

NationalSatellite office · Charity

Types: Short-term, long-term, therapeutic, sibling groups, emergency

Allowance:

From £390 per week

No reviews

The Children's Family TrustOfsted: Outstanding

RegionalBromsgrove · Charity

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 1

The Ethical Fostering ServiceOfsted: Good

RegionalCottingham (East Yorkshire) · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance:

Competitive — call 0800 830 3023

No reviews

The Foster Care CharityOfsted: Good

RegionalMalvern · Charity

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 3

Triangle ProjectOfsted: Good

Locally runBirmingham · Charity

Types:

Allowance: —

No reviews

UK FosteringOfsted: Outstanding

NationalMidlands · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

5.0· 3

Voice FosteringOfsted: Outstanding

RegionalShirley (Solihull) · Independent Fostering Agency

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

Allowance: —

No reviews

Warwickshire County Council Fostering ServicesOfsted: Good

RegionalWarwick · Local Authority

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

Allowance:

Emergency carers: £411 per week — standard rates in downloadable annual guide

3.0· 60

Wholistic FosteringOfsted: Good

RegionalTipton · Independent Fostering Agency

Types: Short-term, long-term, emergency, respite

Allowance: —

5.0· 8

Worcestershire Children First FosteringOfsted: Not yet inspected

RegionalWorcester · Local Authority

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

Allowance:

£286–£396 per week (Level 1 new carers — ages 0–17) to £487 per week (Level 3 experienced — 16–17 yr)

4.0· 1

Young People at HeartOfsted: Good

RegionalHereford · Independent Fostering Agency

Types: Short-term, long-term, therapeutic, sibling groups

Allowance: —

No reviews

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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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Every agency listed here offers a free, no-obligation first call — whether you're just starting to explore fostering or ready to take the next step.

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How to become a foster carer in Birmingham: a step-by-step guide

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