Xcel 2000 Fostercare Services
Xcel 2000 is an independent fostercare organisation, covering Kent, Medway, South London, Essex, Thurrock and Hertfordshire.
We were awarded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in October 2021.
Our small and friendly team of foster parents, social workers and office staff work together to support young people who are unable to live with their birth families. We are committed to giving them the best possible opportunities in safe, stable and supportive foster families.
Since the organisation was formed in 2000, our families have fostered over 1000 children. Xcel 2000 have one of the highest number of looked after children living with their foster families long term or permanently - nearly 80%, providing stability and reassurance to both the young people and to our amazing team of foster parents.
Starting out with just five families, Xcel 2000 now extends to 50 foster families throughout Kent, Medway, London, Essex and Hertfordshire.
Many factors contribute to our successes, including our excellent training and support, weekly foster parent meet ups, careful matching processes and a close knit team. We pride ourselves on being a small organisation that really cares, where every child really matters and every foster parent is valued and respected. The close working relationship that we have with the families who foster with us is paramount. We know each of our foster parents personally and are aware of how every young person is progressing. Xcel have an extremely committed and loyal staff and foster family team who together offer around the clock support, 365 days and nights a year. You would never be expected to deal with any difficulties alone. We have an open door policy; foster parents are always welcome to call or pop in, where they will receive a warm welcome and a listening ear. There are always a variety of social events to attend, organised by Xcel staff and by the foster parents social committee, including mini breaks, barbeques, day trips, parties, craft days and wine and wisdom nights.
With a head office in Sittingbourne, Kent, we work with families across Kent, Essex and parts of London and Hertfordshire. We are an active member of local and national forums which ensures that we have a strong influence in guaranteeing and maintaining best practice within fostering.
Please have a look around our website and feel free to give us a call on 0845 094 5651 if you are interested in finding out more about fostering or becoming a foster parent.
