Practice webinars and online events

The Fostering Network regularly run webinars and online events to highlight practice on a range of topics. These provide an opportunity to learn from and with each other, showcase creative approaches and collectively work to improve foster care. Below are a summary of some of the recent events, and accompanying resources that may be of interest to our members.

Please see below links and accompanying materials for upcoming and recent online events.

For further information, please email [email protected]

Upcoming webinars

A focus on Interfaith week: exploring the interaction between faith and fostering

As part of Interfaith Week, The Fostering Network invites you to join us for a thought-provoking webinar bringing together speakers from a variety of faith backgrounds. This session will explore how faith and fostering intersect — from the ways in which beliefs, traditions and values can shape family life, to the opportunities and challenges faith can present within fostering. Speakers will share knowledge and personal insights, offering practical reflections on supporting children and young people of all faiths (and none) in foster care. Whether you are a foster carer or a professional, this webinar will provide a welcoming space for reflection, and shared understanding. 

Learnings from practice and the lived experience of young people in care

Join us for a powerful event spotlighting the voices of care experienced adults. Hear first hand how growing up in care shaped them into the people they are today, and learn how we can draw upon their reflections and insights to shape best practice and improve outcomes for children and young people. 

Full details of speakers to follow. 

Audience: This webinar is for The Fostering Network members and is relevant for social work professionals, fostering services, kinship carers and foster carers. 

As a member, you can watch recordings of previous webinars and online events.