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• >> Welcome to Foster Care Associates (FCA)

Fostering with Foster Care Associates (FCA)

Thank you for your interest in fostering with Foster Care Associates (FCA).

FCA is the UK's largest Independent Fostering Agency (IFA). We work in partnership with Local Authorities and Health Trusts throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to provide the highest quality fostering placements for looked after children and young people.

Our approach to foster care places the child’s needs and support for our foster carers firmly at the centre of what we do. 

Explore our website and read about our highly acclaimed, holistic model of fostering, Team Parenting™, which has changed the shape of fostering in the UK. You can also learn about the different types of foster care placements we offer at FCA, as well as general fostering information.

UK's leading fostering support package

FCA foster carers benefit from 24-hour support, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We have over 80 local and regional FCA offices across the UK. That means extensive support & training for our foster carers is never far away.

Could you become a foster carer?

FCA is recruiting foster carers nationwide. Call FCA on 0800 023 4561 to register your interest in fostering or enquire online.

We’re encouraging looked after children to believe in brighter futures. Explore how you could play your part and achieve your fostering ambitions by fostering a child with FCA.