Are you a qualified freelance social worker with a passion for equity in foster care?
Our team of experienced social workers, located across England, delivers training, conducts Standard of Care investigations, provides advocacy support, and completes assessments for potential carers—with a special focus on carers from Black and other Global Majority backgrounds.
This is more than work—it’s a movement for change. Help shape inclusive services, amplify community voices, and increase the recruitment and retention of Black and minority ethnic foster carers in your region.
Apply to join our freelance team and create lasting impact where it matters most.
The BFCA Cultural Mentors are trained community members who walk alongside children in care and their carers, offering culturally relevant support that nurtures identity, confidence, and belonging.
Our mentors provide:
Launched as a pilot in March 2025, our Cultural Mentor Scheme is a UK-first initiative designed to bring community connection into the heart of foster care.
The scheme supports children in transracial or cross-cultural placements, as well as their carers, helping to:
From Autumn 2025, our CEO Rachel Cole, a Churchill Fellowship recipient, will expand the project by visiting Ghana, Atlanta (USA), and the Netherlands. She will explore global best practices in:
This learning will shape the next phase of the Cultural Mentor Scheme, developing it into a nationally recognised programme that works in harmony with local authorities and independent fostering agencies.
Partner with us to embed cultural mentorship in your fostering services.
We’re actively working with fostering organisations across the UK to recruit, assess, and support foster carers from Global Majority backgrounds.
Why it works:
Our recruitment strategy is data-led, community-focused, and informed by lived experience. We work closely with local authorities and IFAs to bridge gaps and build stronger fostering communities.
👉 Are you struggling to recruit diverse carers? Let BFCA be your trusted partner.
Ready to Get Involved?
Whether you’re a carer, social worker, community leader, or organisation, there’s a place for you in the BFCA Community.
If you’re passionate about supporting carers and fostering organisations, send your CV and cover letter to. For current openings, visit our job listings.