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Fostering is one of the most varied, challenging and rewarding jobs you can do. Fostering services are always looking for more foster carers who can make a real difference.

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Looking after a child in foster care is a complex and challenging role. Every child has their own particular set of needs and the task of a foster carer is to meet those needs and then help that child to aim high and to achieve their full potential.

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With 50 years of experience in fostering, we understand the demands faced by fostering services. That’s why over 370 fostering services have joined us. Find out more about fostering service membership.

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Children of Foster Carers' Week 2025

Children of Foster Carers' Week (13 - 19 October 2025) is The Fostering Network’s annual campaign to celebrate the vital contribution the children of foster carers make to foster care.  

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Member-Only Tax Webinar: Live Q&A

Exclusive Members-Only Q&A Webinar: Tax & NI for Foster Carers

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A focus on World mental health day: highlighting the challenges in accessing mental health support for young people, signposting & exploring ways to overcomes this

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