Could you change a child's life?
Over 8,000 new foster carers are needed in the UK every year. iFosterCare is your starting point — find out if you're eligible, explore why fostering matters, and access free training when you're ready.
Every child deserves stability, safety, and someone who cares.
Foster carers provide the love and structure that children in care need to thrive. You don't need special qualifications — just compassion, patience, and a spare bedroom.
- You don't need to own your home
- Single people and couples can foster
- There is no upper age limit
- Full training and support is provided
- You can work and foster
Recommended tools for every stage of your journey
iFosterCare recommends the best platforms in UK fostering — from your first steps through to daily life as a carer.
FosterReady
The place to start if you're thinking about fostering in the UK. A free 9-week training programme aligned with “Skills to Foster” standards. Not an agency. No one contacts you. No strings attached.
- Completely free — always
- Not an agency — no one calls you
- 11-module Skills to Foster curriculum
- Digital Passport & Form F evidence mapping
FosterFlow
An AI-powered daily care logging app that turns voice notes into professional reports. Used by foster carers for memory books, mood tracking, and maintaining an immutable Legal Vault.
- Voice & text daily logging
- AI-generated professional reports
- Memory Book archives
- Secure Legal Vault
Trusted tools built for UK fostering.
The platforms we recommend are designed specifically for the UK fostering system. Every feature exists because carers and agencies asked for it.
Built to meet statutory reporting and compliance standards.
GDPR compliant. Encrypted. Immutable audit trails.
Designed specifically for the UK fostering system.
The Complete Fostering Toolkit
Start with FosterReady. Then explore the tools that support every stage — from finding an agency to daily life as a carer.
FosterReady — Start Here
The UK's definitive starting point. A free, independent 9-week programme that builds your evidence portfolio before you even speak to an agency. No pressure. No strings.
Start FosterReady — Free →Find a Fostering Agency
The safest way to find a registered agency. Compare ratings, read verified reviews, and find the perfect match for your family from Ofsted-rated providers.
Find an Agency →FosterFlow
The daily companion for professional carers. Turn voice notes into impeccable logs, track memory milestones, and maintain a secure Legal Vault for every child in your care.
Explore FosterFlow →AgencySoftware
The operating system for modern agencies. Streamlines recruitment, automates compliance, and powers the back-office so social workers can focus on outcomes.
Visit AgencySoftware →Join 10,000+ people exploring fostering
Our UK Fostering Advice, Guidance & Support community is one of the largest fostering groups in the UK. Real questions from real carers and prospective carers — answered by people who understand.
Start your fostering journey today.
iFosterCare is your independent starting point — find out if you can foster, explore free training, and discover the tools that support every stage. No pressure. No agency. Just clarity.
Over 8,000 new foster carers are needed every year. You could be one of them.