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A supportive foster care agency
We care for you so you can care for children
Orchard Care Fostering is a friendly, not-for-profit fostering agency, nominated as finalists at the Social Worker Awards 2023. Established in 2005, we remain family-run to this day: dedicated to equal opportunities for all children and committed to transforming lives for the better. Our mission is to offer children the opportunity to live happily in a family setting. We have a trusted team that is on hand 24/7 to offer support to both carers and foster children at any stage of the process. We cover the North East area including Durham, Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Sunderland, Gateshead, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, Redcar, Consett, Stanley, and more.
Why choose us?
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Not for Profit Fostering Agency
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Established since 2005
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We have Support Workers available
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We can offer support to you 365 days per year
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Full Training Programme offered
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Social Workers provide monthly supervision and weekly contact
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Expert Matching processes fully involving you
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Tailored support offered by our experienced team
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A Foundation for Children with a wide range of Needs
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Opportunities for Children that need them most, inc. qualifications via ASDAN
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Daytime Support provided if Child is not in school
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Educational Support for Foster Families
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Disabled Access Properties with Subsidised Rent
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A proven stability rate through time
Eligibility
Fostering vs Adoption
Work For Us
Foster a child with support from Orchard Care
Our mission is to offer the best support to foster carers and provide children the opportunity to live happily in a family setting. We have a trusted team that is on hand 24/7 to offer support to both carers and foster children at any stage of the process. Read on to find out more about us.
Trusted by leading care and education organisations
Hear from our carers
Hi, I’m Shell, I joined Orchard Care Fostering during Lockdown and it has been a great experience over the last few years. I have made many new friends and received great support from Orchard Care, this is an agency that is very person-centred based which I love and I look forward to many more years of being part of the Orchard family.
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I am a single non-binary carer and I never believed I could foster but I have never looked back!
Hear from our young people
My Bond with Binky.
This is Binky, he arrived as a stray kitten just before I moved in with my foster carers and has been my own cat for two years. He follows me everywhere, stands at the gate when I leave for school and waits for me coming home. He always knows when I'm sad and he cuddles me and makes me feel better, he is like a hot water bottle. Binky always wants to be with me. He loves to catch mice and often tries to bring them in the house to give me to me. Binky likes to go for walks with us and sometimes sits in the basket of my bike. He likes to dress up as Superman although the other humans in the house say no.
Want to speak to a fostering agency in the northeast that truly cares? Contact Orchard Care Fostering now.
Like most people, you’ve probably got a lot of questions to ask before deciding whether fostering is right for you. It is our role to help with all your queries and help you make the right decision for your circumstances. One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries. All calls are strictly confidential, and we offer honest and practical advice.
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0191 378 4444 (24 hour line)
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Our offices are open on weekdays only -
Mon to Thurs 8.30am-5pm,
Fri 8.30am-4.30pm
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You can also get in touch with us by emailing info@orchardcare.org.uk
We support fostering in:
Durham, Darlington, Newcastle, Bishop Auckland, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, and across the North East and North Yorkshire.
Durham