Foster in Reading with us and change a child's life
Make a difference to a local child or young person that will last them a lifetime.
Welcome to our website! We’re glad you’re interested to find out more about fostering with us.
Brighter Futures for Children IFA is a not-for-profit independent fostering agency (IFA) rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
We are the only not-for-profit IFA in the Reading area. Our parent company, Brighter Futures for Children, runs children’s services in Reading and we work closely with its children’s social care teams. We are all independent of, but wholly owned by, Reading Borough Council.
To find out more about our parent company, Brighter Futures for Children, click on the button below.
Enquire about fostering
Thank you for your interest in fostering with Brighter Futures for Children’s IFA!
- You have a spare room
- You are over 21
- You live within 20 miles of Reading
When you have completed the form, we will be in touch with you via phone and email to discuss your enquiry. There is no obligation or pressure to commit by completing this form, we are here to help you decide if fostering is right for you.
Data protection
Brighter Futures for Children's IFA will keep your information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. You can read about how we use your data in our privacy policy.
Childhood - a short film about fostering
Sophie and Charlie needed someone to care for them and give them the opportunity to blossom and grow. Will their story inspire you to take that first step towards changing a life? Fill out the enquiry form at the top of this page for an informal chat with our fostering team.
Our latest stories
Our Children in Care Council film
The Children in Care Council (CiCC) is a group run for our children who are in care. They meet regularly to have fun and talk about their experiences. They made this film in 2019 to help support other children coming into care and also to thank their carers for everything they do for them.