Freedom Fostering is one of the leading independent fostering agencies in the West Midlands, serving much of central England.
— We are dedicated to our foster carers and the children
Our Ofsted Report
We pride ourselves as an outstanding fostering agency that is dedicated to our foster carers and the children / young people who are placed with them. Our emphasis will always be on supporting them in placements so that they can provide loving homes.
Key points:
- “Staff and foster carers support children and young people to make exceptional progress in all areas of their lives.”
- ” Children and young people are not disadvantaged despite their challenging starting points. They have a brighter future due to the dedication of the foster carers and the staff”
- “Foster carers support children and young people to manage their health needs and improve their emotional health and well-being.”
- “Foster carers are provided with additional training to manage children and young people’s specific health needs.”
- “Children and young people have many positive experiences with their foster families. They enjoy family holidays, and families can use the agency’s holiday caravan free of charge each year. “
- “The direct work that staff carry out with children and young people is excellent and is underpinned by research and social work theory.”
- “Foster carers and staff are skilled and experienced. They do not give up on children or young people when they exhibit challenging behaviour.”
- “The responsible individual has developed a culture within the agency of high aspirations and exceptional care for all children and young people, in a family environment.”
- “Foster carers’ annual reviews are of an exceptionally high quality. They are detailed and give a clear overview of the foster carers’ practice over the past year”
- “The agency retains experienced foster carers from a diverse background who can offer high-quality care to children who have complex needs.”