Our Standards

Editorial Policy

Our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and putting children's welfare first in everything we publish.

Our Mission

Foster Care UK exists to help connect children who need care with qualified, caring foster families. We achieve this by providing the most accurate, comprehensive directory of fostering agencies in England. Every piece of content on our platform serves this mission.

Our Core Principles

Transparency

We clearly distinguish between auto-generated and verified content. Every listing shows its status and source of information.

Accuracy

We only publish information that can be verified through official sources like Ofsted registers and Google Business Profiles.

No Fabrication

We never invent reviews, testimonials, or agency details. All content is sourced from real data or agency submissions.

Child-First Approach

Every decision we make considers the welfare of children in care. We prioritize agencies that demonstrate quality and commitment.

Fairness

All agencies, whether verified or unclaimed, receive equal treatment in our core search results. Verified status is earned, not bought.

Responsiveness

We investigate and respond to accuracy concerns within 48 hours. Harmful or misleading content is removed immediately.

Content Standards

Agency Listings

All agencies must be registered with Ofsted or equivalent regulatory body
Information is sourced from official registers and verified business profiles
Unclaimed profiles clearly state limitations of available information

Reviews & Ratings

All reviews are moderated before publication
We remove fake, defamatory, or off-topic reviews
Agencies can respond to reviews through their verified dashboard

Educational Content

Guides are researched and reviewed by fostering professionals
We cite official sources and link to authoritative resources
Content is regularly updated to reflect current regulations

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about our editorial standards or need to report an accuracy issue, we're here to help.