Swiis UK

Our purpose is to provide stable, caring, family environments in which children and young people will thrive.

Swiis UK

Swiis Foster Care, along with our sister company Swiis Foster Care Scotland, is reputed as one of the finest independent Fostering Agencies in the United Kingdom, with Ofsted GOOD awarded to our facilities in Birmingham, Manchester, Lancashire, Leeds, Newcastle and Darlington. Our Swiis Foster Care Scotland service has recently been awarded a 5-6 score rating by the Care Inspectorate. Our overarching commitment to attaining the best possible outcomes for ‘looked after children’ is reflected by the exceptional retention rates of our children in placement and the excellent educational achievements our children accomplish, which are amongst the finest in the foster care arena.

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