Foster carer membership

With you every step of the way…

With 38 years of experience in supporting foster carers, we know how rewarding fostering can be. We also know that being a foster carer can be demanding. Whether you’re just starting out, or have been a foster carer for many years, we’re here to help you.

Download our foster carer membership flyer or scroll down to find out more.

As a fostering household member, you will get:

Expert advice and support when you need it

24hr dedicated helplines

Two helplines available 24 hours a day - legal advice for all your legal queries be they related to fostering or not; and a completely confidential stress counselling helpline. Members can access the helpline number here

Expert legal assistance

Attendance by a qualified and experienced solicitor should you or any of your household have to attend a police interview as a result of an allegation

Legal expenses cover

Cover for up to £100,000 if a criminal or civil proceeding is brought against you or any of your household as a result of an allegation. This also includes cover for Supported Lodgings and Staying Put Providers (for foster carers and former foster carers) who look after a young person up to the age of 25 and any costs incurred (including correspondence) during Stage 4 of the decision making process prior to a barring decision made by the ISA (including equivalent in Northern Ireland or Scotland).

If you're a member, you can download our guide to Legal Protection Insurance here.

Advice on tax, national insurance and benefits

Get the latest guidance in our special finance booklets updated after every Budget - two of our six free Signposts for members - and through our Fosterline advisors

A dedicated advice service for mortgages and retirement planning

Exclusive expert advice on mortgages specifically for foster carers and guidance on pensions. Find out more

The latest information

Subscription to Foster Care magazine

Receive the UK’s leading fostering magazine every quarter

Monthly e-newsletters

Regular updates on what’s happening in fostering

Access to our online resources

Exclusive members only pages, packed full of practical information and guidance

Connections to the whole fostering community

Online community

Our new online community brings members together from across the UK to share their experiences, support each other and take part in ‘ask the expert’ sessions

Events

Regular free events on hot topics in fostering

The influence you need on the issues that matter

Taking your views

We consult with all our members to help us influence UK governments, get your issues on the agenda and help shape the legislation that affects you – from benefits and pensions, to fair pay and fair allowances

Raising the profile of foster care

We campaign to raise the profile and status of foster carers with government and the public through our high profile media work

Affecting policy

Fostering Network members can join our exclusive policy consultation group

Exclusive discounts

Special members’ prices

Special rates on our publications, training and events

Please note, orders for publications must be for personal use only and not purchased for or used on behalf of any third parties.

10% off home insurance

Discounts on your premium for home insurance tailored to the needs of foster carers. Find out more

Up to 52% off days out for the family

Members and their families can enjoy savings on tickets for a host of attractions across the UK. Find out more

10% off holidays and short breaks

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Join today

Membership is less than £1 a week – just £46 per household per year – covering up to two foster carers and any sons or daughters living in the household, including over 18s. Fostering services can also purchase block membership for their foster carers.

Join online now. Alternatively you can download and complete a membership form, and either email to membership@fostering.net or post to Membership team, The Fostering Network, 87 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8HA.

From a fostering service? Apply for block membership for your foster carers

No longer fostering? Join our retired foster carer insurance plan

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