Fostering Information

Placements Northwest holds information on all Independent Fostering Providers operating in the North West; this includes OFSTED reports, insurance details, financial reports and other searchable information for member LAs. Please contact PNW if you would like to register your service on the system.

The North West Foster Care Contract 2010 was launched in April 2010 and gives local authorities the chance to buy external foster care placements with clearly defined and common levels of service specification. All Local authorities in the North West with the exception of Cumbira have joined the Contract.

PNW works in partnership with IFA providers in the NW; this is done primarily through the regional Fostering Provider Network which is currently joint chaired by Gareth Walton (Modus) and John Keane (Fostering Solutions). This group is open to all providers operating in the region. If you are interested please email placements.northwest@tameside.gov.uk who will forward on the appropriate contact details to find out more information.