foster carers

A family-run fostering organisation supporting local children and the carers who stand beside them since 1999.

Our Journey

Futures Group brings together Futures for Children, Fostering Options and Foster Care Solutions, three independent fostering agencies united by shared values and lived experience.

Futures for Children was established in 1999 with a simple belief: children in care deserve stability, understanding and genuine commitment.

Fostering Options, founded in 2002 and based in Milton Keynes, joined the group in 2009 to ensure long-term stability and continuity of care. Foster Care Solutions later became part of the family, strengthening our local presence across England.

Our growth has never been about scale alone. It has always been about protecting what matters, keeping fostering personal, consistent and rooted in relationships.

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Three happy diverse children smiling on a sunny beach together.

Staying True to Our Values

In a sector where many agencies have been bought and sold, Futures Group has remained family-run and values-led. We have never been owned by external investors or driven by shareholder priorities.

Our leadership includes foster carers and qualified social workers, people who understand fostering both professionally and personally. Decisions are made with children and carers in mind, not profit margins.

That stability gives reassurance to the families who work with us and to the local authorities who trust us.

Our Approach to Children and Young People

Children who come into care may have experienced trauma, loss or instability. But they are never defined by those experiences.

We believe every young person has strengths, resilience and potential. Working alongside our foster carers, we focus on building confidence, emotional security and life skills.

For some children, this means returning home.

For others, it means long-term fostering or preparing for independence.

Whatever the journey, we are committed to walking it with them, calmly, consistently and with care.

Statement Of Purpose

Dedicated Supervising Social Worker

Guidance and regular check-ins to support every fostering arrangement.

Training and Development

Ongoing opportunities to grow
skills and confidence.

Therapeutic and Educational Support

Specialist advice to help
children thrive.

Local Support Groups

Connection with other carers
and shared experiences.

24-Hour Out-of-Hours Support

Help whenever
it’s needed.

Financial Support & Planned Short Breaks

Practical support to make
fostering sustainable.

Supporting Our Foster Carers

Fostering is rewarding, but it can also be challenging.
No one should do it alone. That’s why support is at the heart of what we do. Our carers receive:

We work closely with our carers to build a strong and dependable network around every child,
ensuring no one faces the challenges of fostering alone.

Meet the Team

Behind Futures Group is a team of experienced, approachable and deeply committed people.

Our organisation is led by individuals with lived fostering experience, alongside qualified social workers and long-standing fostering professionals. Many members of our wider team have spent years supporting children in care and the families who care for them.

Because we understand fostering from the inside, we know how important it is to feel heard, respected and supported.

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