About Us

Promoting Fostering
Sunbeam Fostering North West is an independent fostering agency focused on supporting carers across North West England. Your fostering team and office are based locally in Blackburn. The areas covered and supported include Lancashire, Preston, Blackburn, Manchester, Liverpool, Cumbria and Yorkshire.
We have a family ethos and experience supporting families from a black ethnic minority ethnic background. The agency provides various placement types in foster homes to care for children and young persons looked after by Local Authorities.
History
The agency was established in 2024 and is owned and run by a family team motivated by achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.
The agency is committed to promoting diversity, equality, and opportunities for all its foster carers, staff, children, and young people.
Please visit our pages covering the following areas for further background:
- Our Vision and Aim
- Your Team
- Statement of Purpose
Ofsted registration
Sunbeam Fostering North West is successfully registered with Ofsted from May 2025. Please see the link below to our Ofsted registration for your information:
We look forward to working in partnership with Ofsted to deliver positive outcomes and experiences for children. To also ensure the effective safeguarding and well being for all children and young persons.