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    Welcome to the Fostering Network...

    ...the UK's leading charity for foster care. We are dedicated to making foster care better.

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    Foster Care Fortnight

    Find out about fostering at www.couldyoufoster.org.uk

     

    Fostering services - see what's going on this Foster Care Fortnight

    Journalists - visit our Foster Care Fortnight media centre

  • Every 22 minutes...

    ...a child comes into care and needs a foster family. Watch our trailer film and view more inspirational videos at www.22minutes.org.uk

  • Every child deserves a chance

    Help us make sure he has the best experience of foster care

    Support the Fostering Network today

  • Could You Foster?

    Foster carers are needed urgently. Find out whether you have the skills and qualities to foster

  • Quality assuring your fostering service

    Our new support package to keep you ‘ready for inspection’ by Ofsted

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News

  • UK-wide support for Foster Care Fortnight from Government ministers
  • Foster Care Fortnight highlights need for more foster families for teenagers
  • Northern Ireland's Foster Carers of the Year announced
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