Blogs

An independent care review in England - the situation so far

The Westminster Government committed to an independent care review in England at the end of 2019.

By Daisy Elliott on March 16th, 2020

What have we learnt over the past 30 years of the Children Act?

The Children Act 1989 was a landmark law for England and Wales giving every child the right to protection from abuse and exploitation and set out ways to safeguard their welfare. Colleagues at The Fostering Network reflect on the Act 30 years on.

By Daisy Elliott on November 15th, 2019

Essential relationships should not be forgotten

It is widely recognised that the relationships of care experienced children and young people need to be prioritised, yet our latest report Not Forgotten: The importance of keeping in touch

By Izzy Roberts on November 12th, 2019

Navigating the benefits system

Accessing and understanding the benefits system can be difficult for foster carers and the young people they look after. Information from Jobcentre Plus does not always take into account their unique circumstances.

By Policy and Camp... on October 17th, 2019

A mum and a social worker, but still keeping connected

Selina is a fostering social worker who is care experienced herself, and her foster family still play an important part in her life.

By Policy and Camp... on June 27th, 2019

Working together to keep children connected

Having been adopted myself and then going on to work in foster care, I know how important good relationships are for looked after children and young people.

By Anonymous on March 29th, 2019

The voices of foster carers are being ignored

The role played by foster carers has never been more important.

By Kevin Williams on February 1st, 2019

Campaigns blog - Next steps for Keep Connected

The relationship between fostered children and their former foster carers is increasingly being recognised as extremely important to the development and wellbeing of the child.

By Izzy Roberts on October 2nd, 2018

Campaigns blog - July 2018

Meet our new campaigns and engagement officer, find out more about the 30 hours free childcare for fostered children in England, read how we're responding to Fostering Better Outcomes, discover what's happening at the care review in Scotland and see how you can get involved in our 2018 State of t

By Policy and Camp... on July 24th, 2018

Policy and campaigns blog - May 2018

Hello and welcome to the latest update from the policy and campaigns team at The Fostering Network.

By Policy and Camp... on May 17th, 2018