Hi, there! We're your local fostering agency, providing personalised support and expert guidance to help you create safe, loving homes where children thrive.
Thinking about
fostering?
Every day, 107 children enter the care system in the UK. Thousands of new compassionate, dedicated foster carers are needed across the country.
When starting your fostering journey, choosing the right fostering agency to partner with is key. At Apex, we’re here to make fostering a fulfilling journey, offering expert support, training, and a close-knit community supporting each other. We help foster carers in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, outer east London. Together, we can create loving homes where children thrive.
"Everything is dealt with straight away, and as a carer I feel valued and my child feels listened to."
Sharon
"An innovative, caring agency which is heart led and child centred."
Jan
"Apex have restored my faith in fostering agencies. The children are at the heart of everything they do, closely followed by their carers."
Sarah
Hear from our
foster carers
Want to grab a coffee with one of our carers?
Our carers are the heart of Apex Fostering. As you're considering starting your journey as a foster carer, or transferring to Apex, who better to tell you about it than the carers themselves?
Our Commitment
to You
Personalised 24/7 Support
We’re by your side every step of the way with personalised guidance, 24/7 availability, and a
close-knit community.
We provide all the tools and knowledge you need to thrive, from comprehensive training to specialized resources. Join a community of carers who share your values. Together, we create loving homes where children can thrive.
Expert Training & Supportive Community
Competitive Carer Rates
Foster carers with Apex receive competitive weekly payments starting at £450, with higher rates available for children with additional needs. Plus, most of your fostering income is tax-free, ensuring you are fully supported while making a difference in a child’s life.
Sarah on choosing
the right agency
Meet Sarah, a single foster carer for babies and young children with complex needs, who shares how vital support is in fostering. She highlights how the right guidance and resources make the journey rewarding, ensuring both carers and children thrive.
Sarah, Single Carer, Babies with Complex Needs
Mark and Louisa on the
fostering community
Mark and Louisa talk about the power of being part of a close-knit fostering community. With approachable support and shared experiences, they show how fostering becomes a team effort, strengthening connections and making the journey easier.
Mark and Louisa, Children with Learning Disabilities
Charlene and Jerry's honest
take on fostering
Charlene and Jerry offer an honest view of the fostering journey, sharing both the joys and challenges. They emphasise how vital support is and how being part of a welcoming community makes all the difference in navigating the ups and downs of fostering.
Charlene and Jerry
How We Welcome
Children into Foster Care
At Apex Fostering, we know that becoming a foster carer is a life-changing journey—not just for you, but for the child you welcome into your home. That’s why we provide thoughtful, supportive introductions to help children settle in and feel safe from day one.
This short animated video is part of how we help young children (under 8) understand their new home, their foster carer, and the people who are here to support them.
Mark and Louisa on the fostering community
Mark and Louisa talk about the power of being part of a close-knit fostering community. With approachable support and shared experiences, they show how fostering becomes a team effort, strengthening connections and making the journey easier.
Mark and Louisa, Children with Learning Disabilities
Charlene and Jerry's honesttake on fostering
Charlene and Jerry offer an honest view of the fostering journey, sharing both the joys and challenges. They emphasize how vital support is and how being part of a welcoming community makes all the difference in navigating the ups and downs of fostering.
Charlene and Jerry
Sarah on choosing the right agency
Meet Sarah, a single foster carer for babies and young children with complex needs, who shares how vital support is in fostering. She highlights how the right guidance and resources make the journey rewarding, ensuring both carers and children thrive.
Sarah, Single Carer, Babies with Complex Needs