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  • Call for fostering award nominations

    The Fostering Network is calling for nominations for its first annual Fostering Excellence Awards in England and Wales to be held in October.

  • Response to report that one in three sibling groups are separated

    In response to the Action for Children freedom of information findings on siblings in care released this weekend, Jackie Sanders, director of communications and public affairs at The Fostering Network, said: 

  • E-cigarette position statement published

    The Fostering Network, in partnership with Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), has issued a new position statement on smoking and the use of e-cigarettes.

  • Leading author to judge writing competition

    Creator of Tracy Beaker, and long-time supporter of The Fostering Network, author Jacqueline Wilson is to judge the 2014 Sons and Daughters campaign creative writing competition.

  • Get your walking boots on for fostering!

    The Fostering Network has launched the second annual Walk the Difference walk through London on Saturday 25 October as part of our Sons and Daughters campaign.

  • Education programme to boost aspirations and achievement for London’s fostered children

    A new programme aiming to raise the aspirations and achievements of children living with foster families across the capital has been launched by charity the Fostering Network, working in partnership with Achievement for All 3As. London Fostering Achievement is funded by the Mayor of London through the London Schools Excellence Fund.

  • Statement on Barnado's accommodation report

    Today a new report, On my own: The accommodation needs of young people leaving care in England, was released by Barnardo’s. 

    Commenting on the release of the report, Robert Tapsfield, chief executive of the Fostering Network, said: “We welcome this report, and we believe that all young people leaving care should have the opportunity for continuity and stability. 

  • Younger foster carers needed to avoid recruitment crisis, charity warns

    MORE YOUNGER PEOPLE need to be encouraged to foster in order to avoid a recruitment crisis, the Fostering Network is warning today, with the publication of survey results showing that almost one in three foster carers are now approaching an age where they may consider retiring.

  • Call for more foster carers in England

    PEOPLE ACROSS England are being encouraged to think about whether they could become foster carers, as part of Fostering in England Day, Friday 23 May.

  • The Fostering Network named as Endsleigh Charity Partner

    The Fostering Network is delighted to have been named as Endsleigh's newest charity partner.