Tailoring fostering to your family

We’ll provide you and your family with all the support you need to make a big difference to children in care.

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We’re an independent fostering agency with local teams and training hubs across the UK. We’re all here to support you on your journey to becoming a foster parent.

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Reliable support for you and your family

Fostering in the UK can be challenging, but it’s also one of the most rewarding things you can do.

At Orange Grove, we’ll surround you and your family with friendly, non-judgmental support from the moment you start your journey with us. You’ll have a dedicated social worker, hands-on help from a local family support worker, access to an education expert and therapist, and a 24/7 helpline.

Additionally, you’ll benefit from regular support groups, paid respite, a foster parent buddy scheme, and more.

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Discover everything you need to know about fostering allowances, tax relief, benefits and pensions by downloading our Guide to Fostering Finances.

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Highly regarded by Ofsted

All our teams are rated as ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by Ofsted, and most have been ‘Outstanding’ for the last two inspections or more.

Our commitment to excellence drives us to continuously improve our services, ensuring you receive the best possible support.

“We’ve fostered with Orange Grove since the start of our career and they’re always at the end of a phone. They’re always there for you!”

Kem and Eric, Orange Grove Foster Parents

Inspiring fostering stories

Fostering Stories

June 19 2025

Finding Forever: One Family’s Journey from Fostering to Adoption

Liz, a foster mum from Northampton shows what it means to foster together – as a family of seven. Liz shares with us her inspiring story as an adoptee who went on to adopt her own two sons from foster care.

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June 5 2025

Becoming a foster sister: Caitlin’s Story

Caitlin’s parents foster with Orange Grove. She shares the impact fostering has had on her and what it’s really like being a foster sibling.

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May 21 2025

The Challenges and Joys of Fostering: Denise’s Story

Denise has fostered 20 children over the past decade. In this honest account, she reflects on the realities of fostering – from building trust and overcoming challenges to learning therapeutic parenting and celebrating the profound joys that come with making a difference.

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May 8 2025

Julie’s Fostering Story

How love, loss and a leap of faith led to a life-changing journey. Julie shares her experience of fostering so far.

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April 24 2025

“My only regret is that I didn’t apply sooner!”: Diana’s Fostering Story

Diana, a courageous single mum who overcame cancer before beginning her fostering journey, now cares for four children in her single-parent home. She shares her incredible story and the beautiful family she’s built through fostering.

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April 8 2025

First time empty nesters: Michael & Roberts’ Story

First-time empty nester Michael shares how fostering brought purpose and joy to his life – and why he encourages others to start their journey too.

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