What we do

The Fostering Network was created by foster carers to be a force for change, fairness and equity across the fostering community. As a registered charity we are a nonprofit making organisation, we are entirely focused on making foster care the best it can be; we have no other motive. We are transparent and focussed.
We are GENUINE.

We believe that 60,000 foster carers and 400 fostering service providers are more than just members of The Fostering Network; along with all of us, they The Fostering Network. Our purpose is to create and enhance the connections that are so vital to a unified and collaborative fostering community.
We are CONNECTED.

Over the last 50 years we have built a reputation for being a respected and credible source of information, advice and guidance. We have become well known for our high-quality campaigns, products and services and our independent, research-informed publications. Knowledgeable and reliable, we are a trusted source of
both support and illumination.
We are EXPERT.

We believe that all successful relationships are built upon personal connections, communication and empathy. We are a warm and approachable organisation, offering an open door and safe space to the full fostering community. In every action and interaction we strive to be positive, responsive and responsible.
We are CARING.

The needs of the fostering community are forever changing and our organisation must continue to evolve in order to provide the necessary leadership. We are proactive and agile, offering innovation and creativity at pace. We celebrate the diversity of our community, providing a consistent national service framework that has the flexibility to be delivered with local relevance.
We are ADAPTABLE.

For over 50 years we have been pivotal in improving foster care. We must continue to be bold and ambitious, a vocal and passionate voice that amplifies the calls of our members and fights for change. We must use our influence and experience to challenge the status quo and be the powerful champion that the fostering community needs.
We are BRAVE.