Thank you for showing an interest in our social media channels!
These spaces are here to:
- Support foster carers, fostering families and fostering services by providing advice and resources.
- Raise awareness of fostering and its vital role in transforming children’s lives.
- Campaign for a better foster care system.
- Celebrate and share experiences within the fostering community.
We want these channels to be safe, respectful, and supportive spaces for everyone -whether you’re sharing your story, seeking advice or learning about fostering.
When participating in our online community, we ask that you follow these guidelines.
1. Be respectful, kind and empathetic
- Respect others’ opinions and share yours in a nonjudgemental and compassionate manner. If you disagree with the content or someone’s opinion, you are free to do so in a polite way.
- Don’t make untrue statements about The Fostering Network, its employees, its services.
- Think before you post – is this the most appropriate way to share your views? Would it be more constructive to send a private message and speak to someone at The Fostering Network directly?
2. Stay safe and sensitive
- If discussing sensitive topics like allegations, trauma or challenges you’ve experienced as a foster carer, please be aware of the need for privacy of those involved and the potential impact that providing explicit details could have on others.
- Respect the privacy of others - don’t post personal details about yourself or others, including their personal stories, names or locations, without consent.
- If you have feedback or a concern about a specific service, please contact us directly at [email protected].
3. Keep it relevant
To keep our discussions focused and meaningful:
- Avoid sharing off-topic or repetitive posts (spam).
- Refrain from promoting commercial products, services, or unrelated campaigns.
4. Zero tolerance for discrimination
Our community is diverse, and we celebrate and support everyone. We will not tolerate content that is:
- Racist, sexist, sectarian, or xenophobic.
- Homophobic, biphobic, or transphobic.
- Ableist, ageist, antisemitic, or Islamophobic.
- Discriminatory or hateful in any other way.
Even if unintended, if a comment is offensive or harmful, we will take action to address it. Our decision to hide or remove comments is final.
5. Moderation and content management
To maintain a safe and welcoming environment:
- We will hide or delete comments that break these guidelines.
- Comments containing obscenities, harmful language, or spam may be automatically filtered.
- If necessary, we may block users who repeatedly violate these guidelines.
6. Our moderation hours
Our social media channels are managed/monitored Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm, and are not aimed to be support service for foster carers.
If you are a foster carer looking for support, please contact one of our helplines: The Fostering Network helplines | The Fostering Network
7. How you can help
If you see something harmful or inappropriate, let us know. Together, we can ensure this space remains safe and inclusive for all.
Thank you for being part of The Fostering Network community. Your contributions help us build a supportive network that celebrates and empowers fostering families!
For any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected] i or visit our website at The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity | The Fostering Network