An Introduction to Orange Grove Fostercare

“National but local”

Orange Grove Fostercare was established in 1996 as an independent fostering agency in order to provide a range of excellent foster home placements to children.

We pride ourselves on the extensive support we offer our Foster Carers in the knowledge that support has a direct bearing on successful outcomes.

We work in partnership with 100+ Local Authorities, and have earned a reputation for quality, built on our dedication to Fostering and the support we offer our highly trained Foster Carers.

Orange Grove Fostercare has established regional offices which enable us to provide our carers with localised support services. Each Orange Grove office is fully staffed and supports carers within its regional boundaries, through dedicated social work support, comprehensive training and regular meetings.

In 2007, Hillcrest Care acquired Orange Grove Fostercare and the acquisition led to the development of the second largest private provider of foster care services in the UK. Hillcrest Care and Orange Grove Fostercare are bound in a shared vision to become the preferred choice for those wishing to provide quality Foster Care to society’s most vulnerable children and young adults.

Orange Grove Fostercare has continued to operate under the Hillcrest Family and the changes to its dayto- day organisation and working practices have been minimal.

“I contacted Orange Grove Fostercare and began the process. I immediately liked my Orange Grove Social Worker and soon realised that registering would be an easy experience. I have been with Orange Grove Fostercare nine months and I am thrilled with the level of support I receive, both from my Social Worker and Manager. I have had some successes and some have not been so successful but I remain hopeful and positive. I love my life and enjoy making a positive difference in a young person’s life. Every day is different and when they come into my home the dynamics of the family change. I like to be kept on my toes – never having enjoyed not having enough hours in the day.”