National Fostering Agency

National Fostering Agency Getting it right in Scotland
We are committed to improving outcomes for Scotland’s Children. Our agency covers the whole of Scotland, including the Highlands.

We work with more than 130 foster parents and 200 children. We started as a small agency with around 40 carers and have since grown to become a large agency with 138 foster parents, but we have succeeded in retaining our local identity and feel. We’ve been finding loving foster carers to improve Scottish children’s lives for decades. We work hard to build good relationships with local authorities

across Scotland as well as local groups like the Scottish Through Care and After Care Forum. Our aim is to equip foster carers with the skills and support they need to ensure the best possible outcomes for foster children and young people and we’re keen to celebrate all the successes of our children. The team at NFA Scotland is committed to ensuring that foster carers feel supported and listened to. Someone is available to respond to issues at all times of the day and night and, wherever possible, the same person will see things through from start to finish to provide consistency and continuity. NFA Scotland manages its business according to local need and demand, but with the backing of a large national agency (National Fostering Group) behind it. This allows us to tap into a central pool of expert support and expertise, while maintaining an awareness of what our children, foster parents and local authorities need. We pride ourselves on providing a very high standard of care for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children and young people. We achieve this by retaining and investing in our staff and foster carers, ensuring our matching process is effective, and working hard to give our foster children the same opportunities to achieve as any other young person.

13/01/2025

Please call our Grangemouth office on 01324 468055 and ask to speak to your local Carer Recruitment Officer if you are interested in fostering.

Sarah and Pam would love to be able to answer any questions you may have, along with telling you all the exciting events that happen in NFA Scotland 🥰

08/01/2025
Welcome to our family Rachel and Fraser and congratulation of becoming an approved fostering family.
08/01/2025

Welcome to our family Rachel and Fraser and congratulation of becoming an approved fostering family.

We would like to congratulate Mr and Mrs Douglas, who were recently approved as foster carers for NFA Scotland.

Pictured are the couple along with their Assessor, our wonderful Team Manager Leeanne Grey - she kept them calm, focused and on track through the whole process.

The couple are looking forward to starting their fostering journey with NFA Scotland!

If you are interested in fostering and enjoy listening to podcast. Grab yourself a coffee and 30 minutes of your day and...
08/01/2025

If you are interested in fostering and enjoy listening to podcast. Grab yourself a coffee and 30 minutes of your day and take a listen to Lisa from our Referrals team.

In this wonderful episode Lisa not only talks about her role in helping match the right child with your family but her personal experience of being part of a fostering family for nearly 25 years !

Tune in to hear heartfelt stories and invaluable insights into the fostering world.

Thank you Lisa for your time and a heartfelt thanks to your mum and dad for 25 years of caring for Scotland's vulnerable children 🥰

In this episode of 'Voices of Fostering,' Lisa shares her experiences working within  National Fostering Group and her personal journey growing up in a fostering family. Lisa talks about her role as the Referral Hub Manager in Scotland, the q...

Now that we have all returned back to normality after the festive period ! Hopefully all the children have returned safe...
07/01/2025

Now that we have all returned back to normality after the festive period ! Hopefully all the children have returned safely back to school, as long as there is no snow hanging around !

We now turn our thoughts to 'homework' .
Click on the link below for 7 fuss free tips to help children do their homework !

Supporting foster children with homework can be challenging. Learn 7 fuss-free tips to help foster children in your care succeed with their homework and academic goals.

Last Saturday we had a fantastic day out at the Tron Theatre in Glasgow to see Peter Panto And The Incredible Stinkerbel...
07/01/2025

Last Saturday we had a fantastic day out at the Tron Theatre in Glasgow to see Peter Panto And The Incredible Stinkerbell.

We all laughed so much and had a fab time, the ice cream was especially good.

Make this the year you foster! Join us for a free information session on Zoom on Thursday, January 9th, at 7 PM. During ...
07/01/2025

Make this the year you foster! Join us for a free information session on Zoom on Thursday, January 9th, at 7 PM.

During this session, you will have the opportunity to meet our current carers and ask them any questions you might have!
To attend this event, register via this link https://ow.ly/Wfvk50UnyUu

Make this the year you foster! Join us for a free information session on Zoom on Thursday, January 9th, at 7 PM.

During this session, you will have the opportunity to meet our current carers and ask them any questions you might have!

To attend this event, register via this link https://ow.ly/Wfvk50UnyUu

Your experience, compassion, and love are exactly what a child needs. Ready to foster? Call our Scottish office today on...
07/01/2025

Your experience, compassion, and love are exactly what a child needs. Ready to foster?

Call our Scottish office today on 01324 468055

https://ow.ly/cQz950Unzyz




18/12/2024
Another lovely day festive morning , but this time we were in Fife. We were very spoilt as Angela's mum joined us, and s...
27/11/2024

Another lovely day festive morning , but this time we were in Fife. We were very spoilt as Angela's mum joined us, and she was an expert florist for 30 years .... lots of tricks of the trade from her !🥰

What better way to start a Monday morning than some festive flower arranging and wreath making. Who knew we had such tal...
25/11/2024

What better way to start a Monday morning than some festive flower arranging and wreath making.
Who knew we had such talented carers in our family 🥰

22/11/2024

A massive thanks to our Social Worker Stefanie for speaking to Helen about carer fatigue. Such a wonderful conversation full of great information and tips to help fight fatigue and not just for foster carers, enjoy the listen 🥰

We are overjoyed to welcome Jak and Seren to our fostering family our attended our panel in Grangemouth this week. Gre...
22/11/2024

We are overjoyed to welcome Jak and Seren to our fostering family our attended our panel in Grangemouth this week.

Great pic, along with their Social Worker Linda

Well done, looking forward to introducing you to everyone at the Christmas Lunches in a couple of weeks

We recently attended our Carers Catch up in the centre of Glasgow for some breakfast and a Christmas Flower Display work...
22/11/2024

We recently attended our Carers Catch up in the centre of Glasgow for some breakfast and a Christmas Flower Display workshop.

What an artistic bunch of carers we have in the West of Scotland.
No pressure on our Central and Fife carers workshops next week !! 😂😂

We are attending this year's Staf conference to hear important current issues our young people face. 'Realising Plan 24-...
21/11/2024

We are attending this year's Staf conference to hear important current issues our young people face. 'Realising Plan 24-30: Relationships & Rights in Action'

With our 2024 national conference now sold out, we are excitedly preparing to welcome everyone in Stirling tomorrow. Our stellar line-up of speakers will share insights into current issues facing young people moving on from care and the workforce who support them. Thank you to all our speakers, exhibitors and delegates. And an extra special thank you to the care experienced young people whose voices will be woven throughout the event. See you there!

12/11/2024

Do we have any budding seasonal artists out there !☃️☃️☃️

Are you interested in finding out more about fostering?There is still time to sign up for our Online Information Session...
12/11/2024

Are you interested in finding out more about fostering?
There is still time to sign up for our Online Information Session tomorrow at 7pm. Where you will get the chance to meet one of our Foster Carers and one of our Recruitment Officers, who will be more than happy to help you on your fostering journey

Email - [email protected]

31/10/2024

week is here! ✅

Throughout National Care Leavers Week (28 October – 3 November) we’re going to be talking about the importance of care experienced people ticking the box on their university applications to indicate they have spent time in care. This ensures they get all of the support they’re entitled to.

Keep an eye out on our social media for:

💭 Insight from care experienced young people who chose to .
📚 Information from universities about the support you can get if you .
💫 Advice for foster carers on how to support young people through the application process.
💥And more!

Do you have any questions about helping care experienced young people with their applications? Or are you a care experienced young person applying to college and uni, but aren’t sure where to begin?

Let us know your questions below! ⤵️

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First Floor, East Gateway, Beancross Road
Grangemouth
FK38WH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Videos

Some of our boys and girls recently enjoyed wizzing round the circuit Knockhill Racing venue. How fast do those carts go !! Great fun was had by all !

Are you considering fostering, meet some of the NFA Scotland team who are here to support you on your fostering journey 😀

Tips and Advice for prospective Foster Carers
Tips and Advice for prospective Foster Carers

We hope the sun is still shining for Sarah who is manning the NFA stand at the Skipton Horse Trials.

Throughout Foster Care Fortnight, we handed the microphone over to you to help us collect a total of 8,000 seconds of footage of your happy fostering moments, that happen in every day life 🎤🎶 Highlighting the need for 8,000 extra foster carers across the UK, we have created a video montage of some of our favourite entries 😍Watch it now to see if you can spot yourself 🎧🎼

We're building incredible futures for vulnerable children in Scotland and with our specialist support, guidance, training and generous allowance you could too. If you would like to join our family of expert foster carers please send us a message.

Happy Father's Day! Here's what a dad means to some of the staff at NFA Group ❤️#FathersDay

Our fantastic children and Carers in the North East of Scotland recording their own take on the NFA song "The Light and The Calm". Thanks to everyone who took part you were all amazing. Thanks also to Floortom Productions for having us and making it such a memorable occasion.

Keep sharing and watching 'The Light and The Calm' with your friends and family! #SingForFostering

Here are the team at one of our agencies raising awareness of fostering by singing 'The Light and The Calm' #SingForFostering.

We'd like to ask for your continued support in raising awareness of fostering. Please continue sharing and watching 'The Light & The Calm' with your family and friends #SingForFostering

Well done to the children of Wouldham All Saints Primary School for helping us raise awareness of fostering by singing 'The Light and The Calm'! #SingForFostering #8000Seconds #FCF19 #ChangeAFuture

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