The Fostering Network - benefits of membership. Who we are The UK’s leading charity for everyone involved in fostering Membership organisation with more.

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The Fostering Network - benefits of membership

Who we are The UK’s leading charity for everyone involved in fostering Membership organisation with more than 55,000 foster carer members, local authorities and independent fostering agencies

Our mission is to work with and support all those involved in foster care in order to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people in foster care.

How does the Fostering Network support you?

Advice services Free legal, medical, health and stress counselling services on any topic 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Foster Care Resource Centre Information line

Access to the members’ area online with exclusive information sheets, research, reports and online forums and panel members’ database Resources

Special members’ prices on events, publications and training Special offers

Regular e-news updates Subscription to Foster Care and Focus Regular communications

Recruitment and retention of foster carers Foster Care Fortnight Find a Fostering Service Bulk membership of the Fostering Network

Projects and research Understanding what works Developing and sharing best practice Some projects include: –Leading Our Lives –delegated responsibility –contact –sons and daughters

Policy and consultations Moving on from foster care Allegations against foster carers National Minimum Standards review

Making foster care work for every fostered child and every foster family

Three campaign themes: Equal status and authority Learning, development and support Pay Find out more and support the campaign at

Bulk membership – what do your foster carers get?

Comprehensive legal insurance protection –Experienced solicitors at police interview under caution, civil and criminal proceedings Special offers on fostering specific products and services Benefits for foster carers

Do your foster carers know they are members? Leaflets Newsletters E-news

Thank you Harriet Campbell Membership Services Officer