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England’s most experienced providers of children’s social care

Where every child can feel seen, heard and supported every step of the way.

35+
years' experience
10+
local fostering offices
11
supportorted accomodation and residential homes
13+
education settings

Our Fostering and Children’s Services

Fostering

We are recognised as a leading foster care agency, with local offices across the country. Offering therapeutic led expert training and support for all our carers and their families.

Residential children’s homes

We provide safe, stable and supportive residential homes for children and young people. Creating a home environment that supports and empowers them and as they prepare to leave our care, we mentor them, offering tailored care in our supported living homes.

Education

Providing children with specialist education, personalised to meet their needs and set them up for a brighter future. Our schools use a therapeutic educational framework that promotes emotional growth alongside academic success and holistic child development.

Clinical services

Our expert Clinicians provide evidence-based therapy, giving children the confidence to focus on their future.

“The additional support that we receive not only for ourselves, but our family unit has been so helpful. It makes sure everyone feels supported and happy.”
Iain and Barry, Foster Carers
“Choosing the right agency was the hardest part. But once I registered with Five Rivers, it was easy sailing.”
Monica, Foster Carer
“The training I received from Five Rivers was honestly the launchpad that led me into my career as a counsellor.”
Sara, Foster Carer

Our impact

We have supported 1000’s of children and will continue to help more.

All of our fostering offices are rated as “Good” by Ofsted.

Our Social Enterprise reinvestment has funded our new tiered therapeutic approach to support 
children in foster care.

About Five Rivers

With over 35 years of experience, Five Rivers is a leading Social Enterprise in children’s social care. Our specialist teams of therapists, psychologists, and practitioners deliver evidence-based support that helps children rebuild their lives.

Our purpose is to help children recover from neglect, abuse, trauma, or family breakdown by helping children rediscover their sense of worth. We gently guide them and provide them with therapeutic support that nurtures deep lasting growth and transformation.

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