The Fostering Network: Allegations

We have produced a list of key resources on this topic.

Allegations of abuse must always be investigated thoroughly - it is crucial that children feel they can be believed 'at the point of need.'

However, many allegations are not substantiated and some appear to be made for complex psychological reasons, ranging from mischief to a need for some sense of control over the world. In all cases, children need understanding, and foster carers need support. Read about our allegations campaign.

Both carers and fostering services can contact the Fostering Network for advice on dealing with allegations.

Membership of the Fostering Network provides free legal advice and legal expenses insurance. To find out more about this go to the members' area, or contact membership@fostering.net.

Useful links

Publications and resources from the Fostering Network

Allegations against foster carers: a report on the Fostering Network Scotland's Advice, Information and Mediation Service: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2006; Report on the Fostering Network Scotland's Advice, Information and Mediation Service.; Price: Free; Full details…
Allegations Against Foster Carers: information for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2007; This Signpost gives information about safer caring and information for foster carers about allegations.; Code: 2062; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Managing allegations and serious concerns about foster carers' practice or standards of care: a guide for fostering services: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2006; Guidance for fostering services on managing allegations and serious concerns about care standards.; Price: Free; Full details…
Model procedure for fostering service providers: appendix 1, independent support for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2006; Appendix to 'Managing allegations and serious concerns...' for fostering services.; Price: Free; Full details…
People involved in the allegations process speak out about things that need to change: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2006; Comments from delegates at an allegations workshop (The Fostering Network 2006 annual conference).; Price: Free; Full details…
Protecting children - supporting foster carers: training and information on dealing with an allegation: Publisher: Department for Children, Schools and Families; Not available online - contains a trainers' manual, dealing with allegations booklet, DVD and CD-Rom containing training materials for printing.; Full details…
Protecting children, supporting foster carers: dealing with an allegation: Publisher: Department for Education and Skills; Date: 2006; Guidance for foster carers about allegations.; Price: Free; Full details…
Safeguarding children in foster care: a practice guide to inform local Safeguarding Children Boards in the preparation of local procedures: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2006; Guidance for Safeguarding Children Boards.; Price: Free; Full details…