Chloe’s parents started fostering when she was five – and she wouldn’t change it for the world🌍 She says growing up in a fostering household was an amazing experience and she plans to foster one day too🧡 Could you foster?➡️ bit.ly/3MloG33 #FosteringCommunities #FCF23

#FCF23 What a great way to end! You couldn't miss us as we raised awareness, cars tooting, locals waving. Beautiful park and the 'Big Up Foster Carer Cookies' were amazing! Thanks for the invite Emma and Heidi and to the foster carers and the rest of the team The Fostering Network

Do you know someone who has made an exceptional contribution to fostering, or has a particularly special story to tell? ✨ Then you can put their name forward for our Fostering Excellence Awards, sponsored by the Mortgage Brain🏆 📅Nominate by 28 June. bit.ly/42kffHp

Have you read our retention and recruitment report yet? 📑 It explores why a large proportion of people are withdrawing their applications to become a foster carer and how we can encourage others to join the fostering community. Read more here➡️bit.ly/3O3a0Z0

Time to celebrate those who go over and above in their role as social workers, to celebrate the exceptional foster carers and recognise the amazing resilliant young people ❤

Amazing woman, great way to recognise the important role foster carers make in our communties.

“We need thousands more foster carers.” Children’s Minister Claire Coutinho says a scheme delivered by the Fostering Network that creates an extended family for foster children and their carers will be rolled out to 50-60% of local authority areas in England. #R4Today

Thanks to BBC Radio 4 Today for shining a light on our Mockingbird programme and most importantly, giving a voice to young people in foster care. 🧡 Amy, Gig and Jo did a brilliant job of hosting & speaking of the highs & lows of fostering. 🔗 Listen back: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Do you want to bring about lasting policy and practice and campaign for change for children in foster care and the fostering community? Then come and join my team! 3 exciting new roles across the UK! DM me if you'd like a chat 🙂 #policyjob #parttime #permanent #charityjob

Replenish boxes are filled with products to help foster carers look after the skin and hair of black children. 🧴 In our blog, the founders tell the story behind the boxes and how they’re helping children stay in touch with their identities. 💖 🔗 bit.ly/3sfvid8

Thank you to North Lincs Council North East Lincolnshire Council, great family fun day! So lovely to see children and foster families coming together. Amazing to also hear from birth children of foster families on how they help to support and raise awareness Harley Young well done! The Fostering Network

Young people like Harley are why we have sons and daughters awards! The Fostering Network North Lincs Council It was lovely to meet you and your family! Thank you for the support and for raising awareness on fostering.

Thank you to Wigan Council for the invite to the foster carer support group. 'I'm scared and excited' words from a potential foster carer as they await panel. Support from other foster carers and services is so valuable. The memory boxes wow how precious 😍 The Fostering Network

Thank you North Lincs Council for inviting us to your Fostering and Adoption Fun Day earlier this month 🎊 We love seeing our members, especially when this involves celebrating all the incredible children and families in your community. 🧡

Agreed, to hear the selfless acts of kindness towards children who need it the most was so inspiring and heart warming to hear. A good reminder of why we do what we do. Lovely to bump into Stockport Council supporting their winners. Congratulations all!! #TFNawards The Fostering Network

Looking forward to watching 'Any of Us' film launch, great week for showcasing the impact of fostering and hearing the experiences of children and young people and their foster carers Liverpool City Council Fostering Service The Fostering Network #TFNawards See you soon 😊

Thank you Liverpool City Council Fostering Service Sefton Fostering Knowsley Council for the invitation. This short film really reminds us all that 'Any of Us' could be foster carers. Get in touch with the team to hear how you can get involved. The Fostering Network

Following the local launch of our new film '𝑨𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒔' yesterday, we're delighted to finally share it with you! Please share the film far and wide to help us to find more foster carers for local children. Watch the full film here - bit.ly/3SaGBhx #AnyOfUs

Andy & Helen have fostered 2 siblings since 2016 after they arrived at their home on an emergency basis. Due to the significant additional needs of one of the siblings, the couple chose to give up full time work so they could prioritise their care.❤️ Thank you both! #TFNawards

2024, New year new exciting role. Good bye and all the best to the foster carers, fostering services and The Fostering Network, Kathleen Toner:). Thank you for my lovely leaving messages and gifts. x