Shaping the future in Northern Ireland
Kathleen Toner, director of The Fostering Network in Northern Ireland, outlines our role in shaping the proposed new children’s legislation in Northern Ireland and the merits of updating the law
Health Matters
Our recent Health Matters project in Scotland has been exploring issues relating to foster carers’ health
Foster family
We often describe ourselves as a family that fosters to include all family members, but I think it is easy to forget just what an important role our children play – birth children, adopted children and those staying with us long term.
Campaigns Blog July 2017
A sunny welcome to the latest news from the campaigns team at The Fostering Network.
Silk
Our regular blogger Lucy Stevens wrote this poem after being inspired by one of her fostering service's foster carers who she says is doing amazing work
Little guests
Respite can be extremely positive for children and carers alike but the change in routine and environment can also be disruptive.
Rob and Karen's Story on BBC 1's Doctors - how The Fostering Network has been involved
A key part of of The Fostering Network's role is to raise the profile of fostering and further the understanding of fostering among the wider society.
A teacher, a nurse, a mum, a friend - by Debbie Douglas
Debbie Douglas is a foster carer and the Westminster Government's fostering ambassador. Here she talks about the multiple roles a foster carer takes on - and how proud she is to say that she is a foster carer.
A world of love, acceptance and joy - by Lydia Bright
Lydia Bright grew up in a fostering household and is now one of the stars of The Only Way is Essex. Here she shares why she is proud to be part of a fostering family.
Foster Care Fortnight: Our opportunity to celebrate foster carers and kinship carers
Kathleen Toner, director of The Fostering Network in Northern Ireland, what we are doing to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight in Northern Ireland and the future of foster care in the nation