Empowering Foster Care Through Innovation
At Fosterli, we’re revolutionising the foster care experience with technology that connects, supports, and empowers families every step of the way.
Backed by
Our core values
These principles guide every decision we make and every solution we build
Fosterli is built to transform the way fostering assessments are managed. By combining collaboration tools, automation and human-centred design, we help agencies save time, reduce admin burdens, and focus on what truly matters — supporting foster carers and children.
Human
We design with foster carers in mind, their wellbeing, time and dignity are at the centre of every decision.
We Care
Not enough loving homes exist for vulnerable children, that drives us to push for change every day.
Collaborative
The best results come from working together, with partners, authorities, social workers and foster carers.
Transparent
We build trust through honesty and openness, even when the conversations are tough.
Reliable
This is about human lives, not just process. We take that seriously and live our values in every decision.
''Building Fosterli has changed how I think about supporting foster families. Getting the platform’s design right so onboarding a foster carer feels efficient and meaningful, not clinical has been the whole point from day one.''
Rasheda
Founder & Social Worker, reflecting on building Fosterli
Our journey
From Challenge to Change
Fosterli was born from the real struggles of foster carers and social workers. Our story is about turning challenges into solutions that create lasting impact.
Rasheda’s Story
Rasheda works as a fostering social worker, assessing new foster families and supporting existing foster families to provide safe and trauma-informed care.
An Idea Takes Shape
A baby boy is born. Rasheda, away from direct family work, considers how things could be different. George, with product development experience, joins Rasheda to map out what Fosterli could look like.
First Validation
Fosterli takes part in the Frontline Innovation Programme, testing hypotheses and shaping early business strategy.
Incorporation
Fosterli is officially an incorporated Tech for Good business.
Bootcamp Round
We made it through to Bootcamp round for Frontline, with a wide range of innovating Social Workers. We attend an intense week of training, coaching and pitching!
MVP Development
We begin the development of Fosterli's MVP platform.
Bethnal Green Ventures
Fosterli becomes one of 4% of companies successful for Bethnal Green Venture's tech-for-good investment.
BCG Collaboration
Fosterli works with Boston Consulting Group thanks to Frontline's collaboration.
Spring Programme
Fosterli joins Spring programme in London with Bethnal Green Ventures, with likeminded social-impact tech companies.
Innovation Nomination
Fosterli is nominated and finalist for Innovation of the year 2025 at Frontline.
John joins as CTO
John Cleary joins Fosterli as CTO, bringing his technical expertise and wealth of experience in creating tech-for-good.
Tech4Good South West Podcast
Rasheda is invited to tell the story of how social worker turned founder brings new technology to the Fostering Sector.
National Fostering Reform
The Department for Education validates Fosterli's mission, highlighting the importance of digital solutions to streamline the Fostering Assessment process.
Best Tech for Good Finalists
Fosterli is a finalist for the Tech for Good and People's Choice awards from TechSpark's Sparkie's 2026 Awards.
Fosterli is designed for any UK fostering service, including Independent Fostering Agencies and Local Authorities. It supports recruitment and assessment teams working with in-house assessors, independent contracted assessors or a mix of both. Fostering Applicants, assessors, managers and recruitment teams each have a tailored experience, all connected in one platform.
Get in touch
Fosterli is built for fostering services that want a simpler, more connected way to manage recruitment and assessment. Talk to us about your current process and we’ll show you how Fosterli can make the journey easier for your team and the Applicants you support.