The Fostering Network is encouraging foster carers and fostering services to complete an online survey looking at the initial impact and implementation of the staying put legislation in England.
Media releases
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At this time of year, when A-Levels results are in and children are embarking on their first steps towards independence at university, many minds turn to wondering what an empty house sounds like.
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The Fostering Network has responded to news reports that one in three sibling groups are being split up, following freedom of information request findings that were made public over weekend.
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The Fostering Network is calling for nominations for its first annual Fostering Excellence Awards in England and Wales to be held in October.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
