Fostering service

Fostering service membership benefits

  • Monthly Fostering Report featuring all the latest practice developments, current issues, research insights 

  • Service sector forums covering areas such as panel advisers, local authority managers, IFP managers, and Connected Carers 

  • Events: access to webinars and conferences addressing current and emerging issues in fostering 

  • 24/7 Legal Advice on any UK law issue provided by qualified legal advisers 

  • Legal Assistance Portal with self-serve document drafting and a comprehensive library of legal resources 

  • Regular updates via e-news and the members-only magazine  

  • Opportunities to influence policy and participate in sector campaigns - policy and campaign 
  • Wide range of services available to commission, including independent support 

  • Preferential rates for consultancy, training and publications 

  • Recruitment and retention support through resources, events, and tools designed to attract and sustain high-quality foster carers 

Fostering services also have the option to buy membership for their foster carers - Foster Carer Household Membership 

Fostering Service Membership

 

This membership is open to fostering services registered with a recognised care inspectorate in their country (OFSTED, CSSIW or SCSWIS) and who support The Fostering Network’s aims and values. 

As a Fostering Service member, you will share our commitment to supporting, enriching and empowering those who work together, to offer love, warmth, stability and hope to children and young people. 

Service Benefits