The Fostering Network Wales has submitted its response to the Welsh Government’s Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into substance misuse, recommending a range of measures including the provision of core training for foster on how to recognise signs of substance misuse.

We would like to congratulate three members of The Fostering Network who have received New Year honours.

The Fostering Network welcomes television chef, author and care leaver Lorraine Pascale to her role as Government Fostering Ambassador in England.

Please take note of our helpline and FosterLine closing times over the Christmas and New Year.

The Fostering Network will be asking people to consider their own personal connection to fostering and to find out whether they have the skills to make a difference to a child’s life during Foster Care Fortnight ™ 2015.

The Fostering Network today welcomes the news that the Scottish Government has laid down in the Scottish Parliament an amendment to The Looked after Children (Scotland) Regulations to introduce placement limits to foster care.

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The Fostering Network in Scotland is running a Christmas e-card competition for children and young people from across Scotland.

The Fostering Network is inviting its foster carer and fostering service members to a series of exclusive events across England in the new year.

The Fostering Network is seeking intrepid explorers and adventure seekers to join us in October 2015 in trekking the Great Wall of China.