Over two decades of showing up for young people.
Behind every number is a child who found somewhere safe to land — and a foster family who made it happen.
Years in the fostering industry
Young lives supported
Our mission
Young people are at the centre of everything we do.
What we believe
Every child deserves a safe home, adults who listen, and the chance to grow into who they want to be. Since 2004, WellCare has worked to give young people exactly that — through foster carers who are trained, supported and never left on their own.
Our values and ethos
- Understanding
- Carers who understand each child’s experiences, and respond in ways that feel comfortable for them.
- Stability
- Fewer placement breakdowns, through training, supervision and hands-on support for every carer.
- Chasing their dreams
- Helping every young person grow in confidence, discover their talents and go after their dreams, in school, health, friendships and life.
- Respecting identity
- Placements that respect gender identity, race, religion, disability, culture and sexual orientation.
Ofsted: Good provider. Inspected 3 February 2025. Read the full inspection report (URN SC061984).
Why choose WellCare
You'll never foster alone. We're in this together.
Fostering asks a lot. We make sure you have the people, training and practical support to give a young person your best.
24/7 support
Someone from WellCare is always at the end of the phone — evenings and weekends included.
Ongoing training and development
From Skills to Foster onwards, learning continues for as long as you foster with us.
Effective matching
We take time to match each child with a family whose home, experience and routines suit them.
Experienced and dedicated team
People who know you, your household and the young people in your care by name.
Competitive allowances
A fostering allowance for every child in your care.
What is fostering?
A home for as long as it's needed.
Fostering means caring for a child or young person in your own home when they can't live with their own family. It might be one night or many years. Choose a type to see what it involves.
Long-term fostering
A stable home for a child or young person who can’t return to their birth family, often into adulthood. Long-term carers give continuity — the same school, the same friends, the same faces at the end of each day.
More about long-term fosteringCould you be a foster carer?
Three questions. Under a minute.
There's no such thing as a typical foster carer. You can be single, married or in a relationship, rent or own your home, and come from any background. Start with the basics.
This is an initial guide only. It doesn't guarantee eligibility — every applicant goes through a full assessment.
Question 1 of 3
Your journey
From first question to first placement.
Becoming a foster carer happens in seven stages. WellCare supports you at every one of them — you'll always know what's next and who to ask.
Stage 1 of 7
Initial enquiry
Call, WhatsApp or fill in our form. We’ll answer your questions and talk through whether fostering fits your life right now.
See the full application process
Our promise
Children are at the heart of everything we do. For you, that means the right training, a team that knows you, and support every hour of every day.
The WellCare team