sons & daughters

Show your appreciation

The children of foster carers play an essential role in welcoming children and young people in care into their families and are vital to successful fostering. Most children of foster carers report that they are happy being part of a fostering family, but expectations on them are high and there can be challenges to overcome. Children of Foster Carers Month is the perfect opportunity to show the young people in your service how much you appreciate their contribution and dedication to fostering. 

Each October, The Fostering Network raises awareness of the important role children of foster carers play in a fostering household. We highlight how much they do for children and young people in care and how vital they are to successful fostering.

However this year the campaign looks a little different. We've changed the name from Sons and Daughters Month to Children of Foster Carers Month, ensuring inclusivity with gender-neutral language. 

Why are children of foster carers so important?

Becoming a foster carer will have a huge impact on everyone living at home and everyone in the household needs to be committed to fostering.

The whole family will be involved in the decision to foster and the assessment process, and training is available for children of foster carers. Many fostering services have their own support groups and provide children of foster carers with training and advice.