Welcome to the Fostering Network

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Northern Ireland

The Fostering Network Northern Ireland provides learning and development opportunities for foster carers and fostering services, as well as information and advice for anyone involved in fostering.

We produce a newsletter for foster care in Northern Ireland, and are currently providing the Fostering Achievement scheme. Our offices are based in Belfast.

News and events

Guidance on delegated authority

New guidance is available on delegated authority for foster carers

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Trek the Great Wall in 2010

Great Wall of China

Take our China Challenge in October 2010 and help raise valuable funds for the Fostering Network. Find out more


More news

Covers of pathways seriesPathways Through Fostering

  • Giving foster carers the practical advice they need

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Membership

Get Involved

Help us raise valuable funds. Find out how you can get involved.

Could you Foster?

The UK is short of a staggering 10,000 foster carers. This site can help you decide if it’s the path for you and guide you through the process of becoming a foster carer.
Visit our dedicated site