Northern Ireland

Our work in Northern Ireland 

The Fostering Network in Northern Ireland has 100% membership of all foster carers and kinship foster carers and all statutory and independent fostering service providers.  

As well as supporting our members in Northern Ireland, the team also delivers a range of innovative projects and programmes designed to support foster carers and improve outcomes for children and young people in foster care.

Influencing decision-makers 

The Fostering Network influences regional decision and policy makers in Northern Ireland to improve the lives of children and young people in foster care. 

Find out more about our policy, research and campaigns work

Northern Ireland Foster Care Awards 

Every year, The Fostering Network in Northern Ireland hosts the Foster Care Awards. This superb event brings together foster carers, kinship carers and social workers to celebrate their efforts and achievements. 

The Fostering Network's annual Northern Ireland Foster Care Awards recognise and celebrate the contribution individual foster and kinship carers make towards the lives of children in foster care.

If you would like more information on the Northern Ireland Foster Care Awards please call The Fostering Network in Northern Ireland on 02890705056 or email ni@fostering.net.