The Fostering Network

About

This charitable organization serves as a comprehensive membership network dedicated to supporting foster care relationships throughout the United Kingdom. Operating from their London headquarters, they provide essential resources, training programs, and advocacy services for foster families, children in care, and fostering agencies. Their work encompasses policy development, educational initiatives, and specialized support programs designed to improve outcomes for young people in foster care situations. The organization offers extensive professional development opportunities including webinars, training sessions, and best practice guidance for those involved in kinship care and foster family assessment. Members gain access to exclusive resources such as specialized publications, tax guidance sessions, and networking events that connect foster carers with expert knowledge and peer support. Their programs focus on recruitment strategies, carer preparation, and ongoing support systems that strengthen the fostering community across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.