Welcome to Foster Care Associates (FCA)

– the UK’s largest independent fostering agency operating in partnership with Local Authorities and Health Trusts throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

At FCA we aim to provide quality foster care which places the needs of the looked after child firmly at the centre of what we do. We have the highest regard for all our foster carers who play such a vital role in supporting and nurturing these children.

Children and young people looked after by FCA are encouraged to look forward to a bright future. We certainly ensure our foster families offer safe and secure home environments and above all each and every child is encouraged to fulfil their dreams and ambitions.

FCA Facts

FCA now has over 80 offices across the UK providing local support services to foster carers and young people (June 2008)

There are currently over 2400 children and young people placed with over 2100 fostering families (June 2008)

62% of children and young people have been in placement with FCA for twelve months or more (June 2008)

Of those children and young people who have been placed with FCA for over 2½ years, over 87% have been with the same foster carers for at least 2 years (June 2008)

Of those children and young people who have been placed with FCA for over a week, 95% have an appropriate school place established (June 2008)