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> *Complete 2026 directory of all 36 Ofsted-inspected fostering agencies and local councils in Kent & Medway. Compare weekly allowances (£360–£780/wk), Ofsted URNs, and transfer terms.*

# Directory of All 36 Ofsted-Inspected Fostering Agencies in Kent & Medway

Official registry of every Local Authority and Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) operating across Kent. Compare Ofsted ratings, verified weekly allowances, and direct transfer protocols.

| Agency & Ofsted Accreditation | Statutory Weekly Allowance | Carer & Transfer Actions |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Kent County Council Fostering Service** Local Authority Council Ofsted: Good URN: `SC049562-KCC` 📍 Maidstone, Kent (ME14 1XQ) Mainstream Parent & Child Connected Persons Emergency Disabled Children | £360.24 - £618.56 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~750 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/kcc-fostering?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=kcc-fostering) [Claim Agency (URN: SC049562-KCC) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC049562-KCC&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Medway Council Fostering Service** Local Authority Council Ofsted: Good URN: `SC049562` 📍 Chatham, Medway (ME4 4TR) Mainstream Teenagers Parent & Child Short Break | £385.00 - £650.00 + £600/yr Council Tax bonus per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~220 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/medway-council-fostering?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=medway-council-fostering) [Claim Agency (URN: SC049562) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC049562&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Diverse Care (UK) Ltd** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Outstanding URN: `SC062695` 📍 Gillingham, Medway (ME8 0PZ) Therapeutic Fostering Complex Trauma Sibling Groups Long-term | £480.00 - £720.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~95 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/diverse-care?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=diverse-care) [Claim Agency (URN: SC062695) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC062695&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Compass Fostering South East** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Outstanding URN: `SC062007` 📍 West Malling, Kent (ME19 4UY) Therapeutic Care Parent & Child Emergency Autism Spectrum | £495.00 - £750.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~140 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/calon-cymru-southeast?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=calon-cymru-southeast) [Claim Agency (URN: SC062007) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC062007&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Integrated Safeguarding Pathways (ISP Rainham)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Outstanding URN: `1263501` 📍 Rainham, Medway (ME8 8AU) Specialist Trauma Recovery In-house Clinical Therapy Educational Support | £520.00 - £780.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~110 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/isp-childcare-rainham?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=isp-childcare-rainham) [Claim Agency (URN: 1263501) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=1263501&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Anchor Foster Care Services (Kent & Medway)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC036598` 📍 Rochester, Medway (ME1 1EL) Therapeutic Fostering Refugee Children (UASC) Sibling Groups | £460.00 - £690.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~85 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/anchor-foster-care-kent?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=anchor-foster-care-kent) [Claim Agency (URN: SC036598) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC036598&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **People Who Foster Ltd** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `1259617` 📍 Chatham, Medway (ME4 4QZ) Family Values Local Medway Support New Carer Fast-track | £475.00 - £710.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~50 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/people-who-foster?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=people-who-foster) [Claim Agency (URN: 1259617) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=1259617&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Foster Care Associates (FCA South East)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Outstanding URN: `SC036530` 📍 Canterbury, Kent (CT1 3TF) Team Parenting Model Multidisciplinary Support Emergency Placements | £490.00 - £730.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~180 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/foster-care-associates-canterbury?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=foster-care-associates-canterbury) [Claim Agency (URN: SC036530) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC036530&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Five Rivers Child Care (East Kent)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `1255143` 📍 Canterbury, Kent (CT2 7PB) Social Enterprise IFA Trauma Recovery Education Services | £485.00 - £725.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~65 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/five-rivers-canterbury?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=five-rivers-canterbury) [Claim Agency (URN: 1255143) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=1255143&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **National Fostering Agency (NFA South East - Ashford Hub)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Outstanding URN: `SC420507` 📍 Ashford, Kent (TN23 1EB) Parent & Child Assessments Sibling Keep Together 24/7 Carer Hotline | £470.00 - £715.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~160 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/nfa-southeast-ashford?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=nfa-southeast-ashford) [Claim Agency (URN: SC420507) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC420507&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **TACT Fostering (Kent & South East Hub)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Outstanding URN: `SC477723` 📍 Ashford, Kent (TN24 0TB) Charity Status IFA Full Reinvestment in Carers Trauma Responsive | £490.00 - £740.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~110 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/tact-fostering-ashford?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=tact-fostering-ashford) [Claim Agency (URN: SC477723) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC477723&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Family Fostering Ltd (Thanet Hub)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `2568217` 📍 Ramsgate, Kent (CT11 9DX) Coastal Community Placements UASC Care High Support Ratios | £465.00 - £695.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~45 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/family-fostering-ramsgate?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=family-fostering-ramsgate) [Claim Agency (URN: 2568217) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=2568217&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Channels & Choices Therapeutic Fostering** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Outstanding URN: `1256563` 📍 Margate, Kent (CT9 1DE) Stepping Stones Clinical Service Intensive Therapeutic Care Trauma-informed | £510.00 - £760.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~70 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/channels-and-choices-margate?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=channels-and-choices-margate) [Claim Agency (URN: 1256563) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=1256563&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Nexus Fostering (Kent Maidstone Office)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Outstanding URN: `SC036540` 📍 Maidstone, Kent (ME14 5PP) Outstanding Ofsted Track Record Local Carer Support Groups Respite Support | £495.00 - £740.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~130 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/nexus-fostering-maidstone?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=nexus-fostering-maidstone) [Claim Agency (URN: SC036540) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC036540&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Orange Grove Fostercare (Swale Hub)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Outstanding URN: `SC448220` 📍 Sittingbourne, Kent (ME10 3RN) Therapeutic Play Sensory Integration Long-term Matching | £485.00 - £730.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~90 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/orange-grove-fostering-sittingbourne?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=orange-grove-fostering-sittingbourne) [Claim Agency (URN: SC448220) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC448220&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Sunbeam Fostering Agency (Swale & East Kent)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC036488` 📍 Sittingbourne, Kent (ME10 1DY) Multi-ethnic Placements Dedicated Supervising Social Workers Out-of-hours Support | £470.00 - £710.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~75 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/sunbeam-fostering-sittingbourne?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=sunbeam-fostering-sittingbourne) [Claim Agency (URN: SC036488) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC036488&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Olive Branch Fostering (Dover & Folkestone)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC062015` 📍 Dover, Kent (CT16 1DP) Cross-border Placements UASC Expertise Bespoke Carer Mentoring | £460.00 - £700.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~55 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/olive-branch-fostering-dover?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=olive-branch-fostering-dover) [Claim Agency (URN: SC062015) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC062015&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Rainbow Fostering Services (East Kent Hub)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC036512` 📍 Deal, Kent (CT14 6AQ) Cultural Diversity Attachment-focused Care Sibling Reunification | £475.00 - £715.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~60 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/rainbow-fostering-dover?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=rainbow-fostering-dover) [Claim Agency (URN: SC036512) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC036512&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Polaris Children's Services (Dartford & North Kent)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Outstanding URN: `SC448231` 📍 Dartford, Kent (DA1 1DJ) Complex Behavioral Support Education Hub Access Parent & Child | £490.00 - £740.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~115 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/polar-fostering-dartford?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=polar-fostering-dartford) [Claim Agency (URN: SC448231) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC448231&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Fusion Fostering (Kent Thameside Hub)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC036499` 📍 Greenhithe, Kent (DA9 9GQ) Local Family Focus Fast Response Placements Therapeutic Carer Coaching | £470.00 - £705.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~70 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/fusion-fostering-dartford?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=fusion-fostering-dartford) [Claim Agency (URN: SC036499) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC036499&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Safehouses Fostering (West Kent Hub)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC036555` 📍 Sevenoaks, Kent (TN13 1DL) High Supervised Ratios Rural Foster Home Placements Attachment Support | £480.00 - £720.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~60 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/safehouses-sevenoaks?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=safehouses-sevenoaks) [Claim Agency (URN: SC036555) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC036555&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Mosaic Foster Care (West Kent)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Outstanding URN: `1255198` 📍 Edenbridge, Kent (TN8 5LN) Therapeutic Carer Model Sensory Play Therapy Dedicated Clinicians | £510.00 - £765.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~80 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/mosaic-fostering-sevenoaks?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=mosaic-fostering-sevenoaks) [Claim Agency (URN: 1255198) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=1255198&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Affinity Fostering Agency (High Weald & Tunbridge Wells)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC448209` 📍 Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent (TN1 1DY) Close-knit Carer Support Specialist Training Teen Mentoring | £475.00 - £715.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~65 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/affinity-fostering-tunbridge-wells?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=affinity-fostering-tunbridge-wells) [Claim Agency (URN: SC448209) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC448209&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Capstone Foster Care (South East Hub)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Outstanding URN: `SC036577` 📍 Paddock Wood, Kent (TN12 6EN) Multidisciplinary Therapy Parent & Child Assessments Education Advocates | £495.00 - £745.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~140 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/capstone-foster-care-tunbridge-wells?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=capstone-foster-care-tunbridge-wells) [Claim Agency (URN: SC036577) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC036577&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Foster Care Solutions (Shepway & Folkestone Hub)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `1256588` 📍 Folkestone, Kent (CT20 1DY) Coastal Family Placements Unaccompanied Youth Respite | £465.00 - £705.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~50 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/foster-care-solutions-folkestone?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=foster-care-solutions-folkestone) [Claim Agency (URN: 1256588) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=1256588&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Nexus Fostering (Gravesham & Thames Gateway)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC448218` 📍 Gravesend, Kent (DA12 2HP) Thames Gateway Carer Hub Parent & Child Emergency Response | £480.00 - £720.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~70 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/nexus-fostering-gravesend?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=nexus-fostering-gravesend) [Claim Agency (URN: SC448218) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC448218&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Pathway Care Fostering (Tonbridge & Malling Hub)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC036566` 📍 Tonbridge, Kent (TN9 1SG) Sibling Group Retainers Youth Mentoring Long-term Permanence | £475.00 - £715.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~65 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/pathway-care-fostering-tonbridge?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=pathway-care-fostering-tonbridge) [Claim Agency (URN: SC036566) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC036566&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Foster Focus Ltd (Mid Kent)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC448225` 📍 Maidstone, Kent (ME15 6SZ) Local Community Matches Fast-Track Form F Support 24/7 SSW Cover | £470.00 - £710.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~55 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/foster-focus-maidstone?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=foster-focus-maidstone) [Claim Agency (URN: SC448225) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC448225&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Action for Children Fostering (Kent Branch)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC036589` 📍 Maidstone, Kent (ME16 8LH) Charity Provider Disability Specialist Care Respite Services | £465.00 - £695.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~80 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/action-for-children-kent?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=action-for-children-kent) [Claim Agency (URN: SC036589) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC036589&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Barnardo's Fostering South East (Kent Hub)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC036590` 📍 Aylesford, Kent (ME20 7BX) Therapeutic Family Care Adolescent Placements Dedicated Peer Support | £460.00 - £690.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~90 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/barnardos-fostering-southeast?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=barnardos-fostering-southeast) [Claim Agency (URN: SC036590) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC036590&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Kindercare Fostering (Kent & Medway)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC448239` 📍 Maidstone, Kent (ME14 2TF) Clinical Consultation High Retention Rates Educational Advocates | £480.00 - £720.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~65 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/kindercare-fostering-kent?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=kindercare-fostering-kent) [Claim Agency (URN: SC448239) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC448239&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Climb Fostering Services** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `1256599` 📍 Canterbury, Kent (CT1 2DZ) Boutique Carer Experience High Allowance Package Direct Director Contact | £475.00 - £715.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~40 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/climb-fostering-kent?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=climb-fostering-kent) [Claim Agency (URN: 1256599) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=1256599&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Active Care Fostering (Kent North Hub)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC062022` 📍 Faversham, Kent (ME13 7AS) Rural & Market Town Carers Outdoor Learning Focus Attachment Therapy | £470.00 - £705.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~50 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/active-care-fostering-swale?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=active-care-fostering-swale) [Claim Agency (URN: SC062022) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC062022&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Foster Care Associates (Ashford Branch)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC036531` 📍 Ashford, Kent (TN23 4TU) Team Parenting Support Emergency Respite Experienced Carer Uplifts | £485.00 - £725.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~75 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/foster-care-associates-ashford?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=foster-care-associates-ashford) [Claim Agency (URN: SC036531) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC036531&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Horizon Fostering Services (Dartford)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC036504` 📍 Dartford, Kent (DA1 2ER) Emergency Placements London & North Kent Border Support Fast Matching | £475.00 - £715.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~50 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/horizon-fostering-dartford?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=horizon-fostering-dartford) [Claim Agency (URN: SC036504) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC036504&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |
| **Care Today Fostering (Thanet & East Coast)** Independent Agency (IFA) Ofsted: Good URN: `SC448245` 📍 Broadstairs, Kent (CT10 1LH) Coastal Mentoring Short Break Respite Trauma-Aware Carer Training | £465.00 - £700.00 per child / week (tax-free) Capacity: ~45 approved places | [Check Eligibility & Pay &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies/care-today-fostering-thanet?utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) [Compare Transfer Pay &rarr;](kent-fostering-transfer-calculator.html?agency=care-today-fostering-thanet) [Claim Agency (URN: SC448245) &rarr;](https://fosterready.uk/agencies?claim=SC448245&utm_source=fosteringkent.co.uk) + Compare Side-by-Side |

## Understanding Kent Fostering Agencies: KCC vs Medway vs IFAs

In Kent, foster carers have the choice of fostering directly through their Local Authority (**Kent County Council** or **Medway Council**) or through an **Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)**. While local authorities have primary statutory parental responsibility for looked-after children, over 40% of Kent's 1,850+ children in care are placed with approved foster carers through independent agencies.

### Local Authority Fostering (KCC & Medway)

- **First Placement Priority:** Council social workers match children with internal KCC or Medway carers before contacting IFAs.
- **Allowance Structure:** Follows DfE statutory scale (£360.24 to £618.56/week depending on child age and carer skill band).
- **Medway Bonus:** Medway Council offers an exclusive £600/year Council Tax relief contribution to approved carers.

### Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs)

- **Higher Professional Fees:** IFA allowances typically range from £480.00 to £780.00+ per week per child.
- **Specialist Respite & Clinical Support:** In-house child psychologists, 24/7 dedicated supervising social workers, and guaranteed 14-21 days paid annual respite.
- **Transfer Rights:** Existing council carers have a protected legal right to transfer under the *Transfer of Foster Carers Protocol (England)* with a statutory 28-day notice period.

## How to Claim an Agency Listing on FosterReady

If you are a Registered Manager or Recruitment Lead for an Ofsted-inspected agency in Kent, your listing can be claimed and verified on our sovereign portal [FosterReady.uk](https://fosterready.uk/agencies). Claiming your listing allows you to receive pre-screened foster carer applications from Kent residents and manage digital Form F assessments seamlessly.

### ⚖️ Side-by-Side Kent Ofsted Agency Comparison

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