1. The Fostering Network - benefits of membership

2. Who we are The UK’s leading charity for everyone involved in fostering Membership organisation with more than 55,000 foster carer members, local authorities and independent fostering agencies

3. Our mission is to work with and support all those involved in foster care in order to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people in foster care.

4. How does the Fostering Network support you?

5. Advice services Free legal, medical, health and stress counselling services on any topic 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 0844 581 0404 Foster Care Resource Centre Information line info@fostering.net 020 7261 1884

6. Access to the members’ area online with exclusive information sheets, research, reports and online forums and panel members’ database Resources www.fostering.net

7. Special members’ prices on events, publications and training www.fosteringresources.co.uk Special offers

8. Regular e-news updates Subscription to Foster Care and Focus Regular communications

9. Recruitment and retention of foster carers Foster Care Fortnight Find a Fostering Service Bulk membership of the Fostering Network

10. Projects and research Understanding what works Developing and sharing best practice Some projects include: –Leading Our Lives –delegated responsibility –contact –sons and daughters

11. Policy and consultations Moving on from foster care Allegations against foster carers National Minimum Standards review

12. Making foster care work for every fostered child and every foster family

13. Three campaign themes: Equal status and authority Learning, development and support Pay Find out more and support the campaign at www.fostering.net

14. Bulk membership – what do your foster carers get?

15. Comprehensive legal insurance protection –Experienced solicitors at police interview under caution, civil and criminal proceedings Special offers on fostering specific products and services Benefits for foster carers

16. Do your foster carers know they are members? Leaflets Newsletters E-news

17. Thank you www.fostering.net Harriet Campbell Membership Services Officer 020 7620 6400 harriet.campbell@fostering.net