Staff and trustees of The Fostering Network are deeply saddened by news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, today (8 Sep 2022).

On behalf of everyone associated with the charity, I offer our heartfelt condolences to The Royal Family at this time.

Kevin Williams, chief executive, The Fostering Network
 

The Department of Health (Northern Ireland) have published details of the uplift to foster care allowances for 2022/23 in Northern Ireland. The increase is on average 3 per cent, comparable to national minimum allowances in England (outside of London and the South East). 

It has been well documented that this year, all families are facing unprecedented increases in their cost of living, with inflation currently at 10.1 per cent.