Join the friendliest fostering agency in Doncaster
Call it our northern charm, but we believe that children and young people can reach their full potential through the power of nurturing relationships and support for the whole family.
At Orange Grove, we’ve been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for our last three inspections in a row, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring every child across South Yorkshire has the chance to live a normal, happy childhood where they feel safe, loved and supported.
We support foster families all across South Yorkshire, including Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham, Scunthorpe, Barnsley, and surrounding areas.
We also have over 25 years of experience that has given us the time and working knowledge to truly understand what foster parents, their children and grandchildren, and the young people in their care need. Our team have fine-tuned their skills to help build solid foundations and a community of warmth and support around our foster families.
If you’re passionate about giving children a second chance at a happy childhood, you could start fostering in South Yorkshire with Orange Grove. We urgently need over 900 foster families to ensure children and young people across Yorkshire have a loving, nurturing home where they can grow, heal and make precious memories.
Could you foster?
There aren’t many requirements to apply to foster a child. All that we ask is that you:
- Are over 21 years old
- Have the legal right to live and work in the UK
- Have a spare bedroom that’s always available to a child
- Can offer a stable, loving home to a child
We welcome everyone from all walks of life into our Doncaster fostering agency, and they’re all making such a huge impact on young people’s lives. Whether you’re single, married, gay or straight, it doesn’t matter.
What matters to us is that you have a big heart with a lot of love to give to children in care who have already experienced so much. In return, you’ll be fully supported by a team of professionals, including a dedicated social worker, family support worker and 24/7 help whenever you need it.
By Phone
One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries.
By Email
You can get in touch by filling out our online enquiry form with any queries that you may have.
Building bonds that last – in Doncaster and beyond
Relationships are at the heart of Orange Grove. Our experience has shown us the power relationships have to provide a stable platform for growth for the whole family. Whether that be relationships with fostering specialists or experienced foster parents, they all become part of the village needed to raise children. We nurture these bonds and ensure everyone feels safe, happy and valued, including children who foster.
We get to know our foster children to match them with the right foster family and encourage connection with other foster families through support groups, meet ups and days out. We treat our foster parents as individuals and tailor support to meet your needs, offering advanced and specialist training on topics that broaden your knowledge and further equip you.
So, whether you’re looking to take your first steps towards fostering or you’re an experienced foster parent in search of a more fulfilling experience, why not join our Doncaster fostering family? Together, we can build brighter futures for even more children in care.
Why foster in Doncaster with Orange Grove?
Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ for 3 consecutive inspections
Friendly, family feel with local support
Generous fostering allowance and bonuses
Mentoring scheme for new foster parents
Regular supervision with your very own dedicated social worker
Additional support from a family support worker
24/7 support line with a qualified social worker
Regular foster parent forums
Calendar of family events
Doncaster fostering allowances and benefits
When you foster in South Yorkshire with Orange Grove, we reward you for the extraordinary work you do with generous fostering allowances and benefits, including:
- Birthday and religious festival allowance to help you celebrate those special occasions
- Up to 2 weeks of paid respite care per year
- Exclusive refer-a-friend scheme
- Free membership to FosterTalk
- Access to exclusive discounts and rewards that you can use on days out, on your weekly shop, for holidays and more
Download our finance guide today
Discover everything you need to know about fostering allowances, tax relief, benefits and pensions by downloading our Guide to Fostering Finances.
About us
Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by foster professionals who understood that relationships are at the heart of building brighter futures for children and young people in care. So, they set about creating a nurturing and collaborative community that empowers foster parents and looks after the whole family’s well-being.
Over 25 years later, we are making a difference to children and young people every day by creating tailored villages of support that foster families can truly rely on. Our villages are diverse, with a range of professionals who are experts in social work, healthcare, education, therapy and more at hand when needed. We host support groups and offer mentoring, so whether you are a new or experienced foster parent, you’ll have support on every step of your journey.
We have offices all over the UK, including our Doncaster fostering agency, and around 400 children in our care. We’re committed to helping them all grow, heal and be hopeful for the future.
Office Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Find us
Ofsted Report
Statement of Purpose
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Whether you’re ready to start your journey or just want to chat to an expert, we’re here to talk.
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