The Fostering Network Northern Ireland
We are currently co-implementing the pioneering Fostering Achievement scheme, and we also run forums for children and young people, and produce a newsletter for foster care in Northern Ireland.
Latest news
Consultation on draft regional standards for leaving care services in Northern Ireland
The Fostering Network is holding two consultation events for foster carers on the above draft standards from the Department of Health, Social Services, and Public Safety. The standards aim to ensure that young people leaving care are afforded optimal life chances as they make the transition to independent living.
The Fostering Network was part of a consultation group on the draft standards which included representation from a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies and young people themselves, and we are keen to include the views of as many foster carers as possible in our response to the consultation.
So please come along to one of the following events and have your say:
- 23 June 2009, 10am – 12.30pm, Clooney Hall, Londonderry
- 24 June 2009, 10am – 12.30pm, Express Holiday Inn, Antrim
Contact Kellie Long on 028 9070 5056 or kellie.long@fostering.net if you would like to attend.
If you are unable to attend the events but would like to comment on the standards please send any comments to Phyllis Elwood at phyllis.elwood@fostering.net by 30 June 2009.
Foster carers of the year 2009
A Keady couple who have fostered 25 children over the past decade have been named as Foster Carers of the Year. Find out more...
Runners raise the profile of fostering
Find out how our runners did at the Belfast City Marathon and see pictures of the day.
New name for Former Foster Carer Scheme
This scheme has been running for three years and enables young people living in foster care stay with their foster carer until they are 21. Read more and download the evaluation report.
Response to the consultation on the Draft Fostering Agency Regulations 2009
Read the Fostering Agency Northern Ireland's response to the consultation exercise, based on extensive discussions with members.
Improving Foster Care Project Northern Ireland
The consultation document Care Matters in Northern Ireland – A Bridge to a Better Future (March 2007) set out a wide range of proposals for improving the outcomes of children in care. Amongst them were proposals re Kinship Care, Autonomy for Foster Carers, Recruitment of Foster Carers and Allowances. The Fostering Network has been commissioned by the DHSSPSNI to take forward work on these and the project has a completion date of 31 July 2009.
Education Maintenance Awards
Children and young people in foster care are eligible for Education Maintenance Awards.
