Vineyard Fostering is proud to be rated Good by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to supporting children, young people and foster carers with care, professionalism and compassion.
Vineyard Fostering is an Independent Fostering Agency that provides foster placements for children aged 0 – 18 years old, of either gender. We identify and recruit foster families that offer a safe, secure, and caring home environment for children and young people placed in our care by Local Authorities.
There are six stages in your journey to becoming a Foster Carer. The process can take between three to six months, depending on your circumstances.
Hart House, Kimpton Road, Luton, LU2 0LB.
0800 246 1889
Fostering is a rewarding service which could be life changing for a child or young person. At Vineyard, we understand the hugely important role that foster carers play in the lives of children and young people who are unable to live with their birth families, therefore, we provide premium support to our foster carers to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities and enable positive outcomes for the children or young people
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“We’ve really enjoyed our experience fostering with Vineyard. The support from the team has been outstanding — they’re always available when we need advice or guidance, and we genuinely feel valued as foster carers.
Being part of Vineyard has given us the confidence and support to make a positive difference in the lives of the children we care for.”
Alisea & Jay
Foster Carers with Vineyard Fostering
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“I have been working as a foster carer with Vineyard Fostering Agency in Luton, and I can honestly say they are one of the most supportive and helpful fostering agencies I have worked with.
From day one, the team has been friendly, approachable and always willing to provide guidance whenever needed. Working with them has helped me grow both professionally and personally, and I feel respected, confident and appreciated.
I would highly recommend Vineyard Fostering Agency to anyone looking for a caring, supportive and professional fostering agency.”
Uzma & Ammar
Foster Carers with Vineyard Fostering
Where a person applies to become a foster carer and it is decided to assess their suitability, certain information must be obtained as soon as reasonably practicable relating to the applicant and other members of their household.
Children and young people in care come from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures and will have different behaviours based on their experiences.
Children come into care for various reasons, such as problems within the family or a parent with an illness who may be unable to care for their child.
We are always looking for foster carers from diverse backgrounds because every child is unique with their own identity.