Our Connection with Sunbeam Fostering: Strength in Partnership

At Beacon Fostering, we are proud to be part of a wider family of fostering excellence through our close connection with Sunbeam Fostering Agency. Sunbeam Fostering is our parent company and trusted sister agency, and together we share one clear mission – to provide outstanding support, stability, and care for every foster child and every foster carer across the UK.

This partnership allows us to combine local expertise with national experience, ensuring every child in foster care receives the highest standard of support throughout their fostering journey.

A Shared Vision for Exceptional Foster Care

Beacon Fostering was established with the same commitment and values that have made Sunbeam Fostering one of the UK’s most respected independent fostering agencies, with Sunbeam’s London office recently achieving ‘Outstanding’ status from Ofsted. Both organisations share a deep belief in the power of family, belonging, and community to change young lives.

Through our close relationship with Sunbeam Fostering, Beacon Fostering benefits from a wealth of experience, specialist training programmes, and high-quality support systems. This means our foster carers receive the same level of guidance, professional development, and wraparound care that has defined Sunbeam’s success over many years.

Strength in Partnership

Being part of the Sunbeam Fostering family means that Beacon Fostering can offer carers and children the best of both worlds – the personal, friendly touch of a local fostering agency, alongside the extensive resources and expertise of a national fostering network.

Our partnership allows us to:

• Share best practice across both agencies, ensuring that foster carers receive the most up-to-date training, guidance, and support.

• Access specialist resources, including therapeutic support, education advice, and emotional wellbeing services for foster children.

• Provide continuity and stability for children and young people, supported by a network of caring, skilled professionals.

• Offer localised support, so every foster carer feels connected to a nearby team who truly understands their needs and community.

This collaborative approach ensures that both Beacon and Sunbeam deliver exceptional outcomes for children in foster care – building brighter futures, together.

Shared Training and Support for Foster Carers

Both Beacon Fostering and Sunbeam Fostering place great importance on supporting and empowering foster carers. Through our partnership, carers gain access to a wide range of training opportunities designed to strengthen confidence and enhance caring skills.

From trauma-informed care to attachment theory, from behaviour management to cultural awareness, the combined expertise of both fostering agencies ensures that every carer is fully equipped to meet the diverse needs of children in care.

Our ongoing support includes 24/7 advice lines, supervision, peer support groups, and local events – all designed to help foster carers feel valued, informed, and supported throughout their fostering journey.

One Family, One Purpose

Our partnership with Sunbeam Fostering reflects our shared commitment to delivering the highest standards of foster care across the UK. Together, we are stronger – united by a common purpose to transform the lives of children and young people through love, care, and stability.

At Beacon Fostering, we are proud to be part of a network that is truly dedicated to making a difference. By working in partnership with Sunbeam Fostering, we continue to grow, innovate, and provide exceptional care for every foster child and every foster family we support.

Join Our Fostering Family

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a foster carer, now is the perfect time to start your journey. When you foster with Beacon Fostering, you’re not only joining our local community – you’re also becoming part of the wider Sunbeam Fostering family, with all the experience, training, and support that brings.

Get in touch with Beacon Fostering today to learn more about fostering, our connection with Sunbeam Fostering, and how together we can change a child’s life for the better.