Fostering service

Becoming a member of The Fostering Network means joining a community that stands alongside your service every step of the fostering journey.

We understand the responsibilities you carry and the challenges you navigate in supporting foster carers and children, which is why our membership is designed to provide expert advice, dedicated support, practical protection, and meaningful opportunities to strengthen practice.

From legal and emotional support for foster carers to learning opportunities, policy influence, and exclusive member benefits, we’re here to ensure your service feels informed, supported, connected, and empowered to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and families

Plus

 

  • Legal Assistance Portal with self-serve document drafting and a comprehensive library of legal resources

  • Regular updates via e-news and the members-only magazine 

  • Opportunities to influence policy and participate in sector campaigns - policy and campaign

  • Discounted Learning and development opportunities

  • Wide range of services available to commission, including independent support

  • Preferential rates for consultancy, training and publications

  • Fostering Friendly Employers accreditation: supporting your service to adopt foster carer–friendly employment practices

  • Recruitment and retention support through resources, events, and tools designed to attract and sustain high-quality foster carers

Fostering services also have the option to buy membership for their foster carers - Foster Carer Household Membership 

Fostering Service Membership

 

This membership is open to fostering services registered with a recognised care inspectorate in their country (e.g. OFSTED, CIW, RQIA or CIS) and who support The Fostering Network’s aims and values. 

As a Fostering Service member, you will share our commitment to supporting, enriching and empowering those who work together, to offer love, warmth, stability and hope to children and young people. 

Service Benefits