Teens moved too many times in care

Two in five (40 per cent) fostered teenagers are already living with their third foster family since coming into care, according to a new survey of foster carers released today (1 June) by The Fostering Network. 

By media on May,31st 2015

Teens moved too many times around care, survey reveals

Two in five (40%) fostered teenagers are already living with their third foster family since coming into care, a new survey of foster carers from across the UK released today (1 June) by The Fostering Network has revealed. 

By media on May,31st 2015

Foster Care Fortnight theme days

During Foster Care Fortnight 2015, The Fostering Network will be celebrating the lives of children and young people in foster care, care leavers, and foster carers and their families with a series of celebration days.

By media on May,15th 2015

Welcome to new Northern Ireland health minister

The Fostering Network Northern Ireland welcomes the appointment of Simon Hamilton MLA as health minister for Northern Ireland, and is calling on him to make children, and fostering, a priority over the course of his time in office.

By media on May,14th 2015

Fostering in the political manifestos

Following meetings with all the major UK-wide political parties taking part in the upcoming general election, The Fostering Network is delighted that the Green Party and the Liberal Democrats have chosen to make a commitment to fostering in their manifestos.

By media on April,15th 2015