The fostering company is an Independent Foster Care Agency based in Newcastle upon Tyne As an Independent Foster Care Agency, the fostering company provides a fostering service to the seven local authorities in the north east region and we work in partnership with them to offer a dedicated and local fostering service. We have our own foster carers and social workers who work hard to ensure that the needs of the children are met to high standards and without delay. Children are at the heart of everything we do at the fostering company.