Compass Fostering UK

We are currently looking for foster carers in the UK

There is an urgent need for more foster carers throughout England and Wales. We're here to help you answer that call, right in your own community. Our network is nationwide, with Supervising Social Workers based locally to provide dedicated, one-on-one support to all our foster carers. Find your local Compass team below to see how we can support you on your fostering journey.

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Regions we cover in the UK

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Compass Fostering Central

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Compass Fostering East

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Compass Fostering South East

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Compass Fostering London

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Compass Fostering North

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Compass Fostering South

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Compass Fostering Wales

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Compass Fostering West

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Our Offices

Find address and contact information for all of our offices below.

Compass Fostering North

Newton Aycliffe

Compass Fostering Central

Compass Fostering West

Compass Fostering Wales

Compass Fostering East

Compass Fostering London

Compass Fostering South East

Compass Fostering South

Localised Support

As a leading independent foster agency, we provide coverage across England and Wales with regional hubs. Given the diverse needs of children, local authorities, and foster carers in each area, we tailor our services accordingly.

Our foster carers are supported by local Supervising Social Workers to ensure they receive help whenever they need it. Explore information specific to your location below to learn more about fostering opportunities in your area.

Fostering in Birmingham Fostering in Coventry
Fostering in Leeds Fostering in Liverpool
Fostering in Manchester Fostering in Wolverhampton

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Updates From Your Local Fostering Community

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Compass Fostering CEO Urges Vigilance Around Online Targeting of Children in Care

Why Play Matters: The Power of Playfulness in Fostering

Why Play Matters: The Power of Playfulness in Fostering

A foster father connecting with his young foster daughter over an electric guitar. The father, seated on the floor with musical gear in a cosy, dimly-lit room, looks down with a warm, encouraging smile at the smiling girl, who looks up at him. This moment illustrates connection-building through positive shared activity, a core goal of therapeutic parenting.

Therapeutic Parenting: Why Traditional Foster Care Gets It Wrong (and What Actually Works)

Therapeutic parenting is one of those phrases that risks disappearing up its own abstraction. It sounds like a method. A framework. Something requiring a manual and a postgraduate qualification. It isn’t. Read More

Foster Teen With Mobile Phone

The Phone in Their Pocket: Rethinking Digital Safeguarding in Foster Care

There are over 100,000 looked-after children in the UK. Most of them have a smartphone. And safeguarding hasn’t kept up. Read More

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When Paperwork Gets in the Way of People: Reclaiming Time in Social Work

We are successfully reclaiming the human connection in social work. After learning that nine in ten of our colleagues felt note-taking hindered their ability to be fully present with families, Compass implemented an AI solution that is cutting administrative time by 66%. Read More

Compass have given us excellent service and support all the way along the line, and we would highly recommend considering a partnership with them!

Alex & Sue, Foster Carers

I think the training programme is varied and relevant. One of Compass’ strengths is definitely the training available to carers!

Kate, Foster Carer

I’ve had some ups and downs, and some lows and highs. I’ve learnt many lessons – but I’ve always been supported by Compass along the way.

Raksha, Foster Carer

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