Working with and for our members. Who we are Leading charity for everyone involved in foster care UK membership organisation, 50,000 plus foster carers,

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Working with and for our members

Who we are Leading charity for everyone involved in foster care UK membership organisation, 50,000 plus foster carers, 99% of local authorities, over 150 independent fostering agencies

What we do Campaigning and policy work Driving forward best practice Supporting our members to improve the lives of children in foster care

What are we striving for? 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.

With your support we can: Campaign for positive change in foster care Challenge stereotypes and present a positive view of foster care and foster carers. Drive forward best practice to improve opportunities and outcomes

Membership benefits Block membership scheme for your foster carers Medical, legal, tax and stress counselling helplines Access to our information and advice services

Membership benefits Multiple copies of Foster Care Access to members only content online, including exclusive resources Find a fostering service

Membership benefits Regular information and news from the fostering world – newsletters and e-news Special members’ prices on events, publications, training and services Be part of the future of foster care

Helping you deliver excellence in foster care Attracting and keeping carers Learning and development Advice and mediation Projects

Information, support and advice Fosterline Information line and Foster Care Resource Centre Publications and training Foster Care Fortnight

Ruth Hadland Membership Services Manager