Foster Carers Charter
Foster Carers Charter
In partnership with the fostering sector, a Foster Carers Charter was published on 18 March 2011. It sets out what foster carers, fostering agencies and the local authority, should expect from each other. The charter provides a foundation for discussion and agreement at a local level about how to improve fostering services.
Agency – Foster carers expectations
The Tell Tim area of the Department’s website was launched 18 March 2011. The Minister wants to hear from you about the care system; what works, what doesn’t, and what changes the Government should be considering to make the care system better.
Publication of fostering services regulations, national minimum standards and guidance
The Department has now published revised regulations, national minimum standards and statutory guidance for fostering services and children’s homes. These came into force on 1 April 2011.
Call for local authorities to reduce barriers for foster carers
Children’s Minister Tim Loughton wrote to all local authorities to support foster carers to make decisions for the children in their care, where at all possible.
UK Wide Fostering Network
If you live in the UK… We’ve got you covered.
We cover the length and breadth of the UK with our unique Agency Network. Finding an Agency near you and supporting your move into foster caring.
Free Fostering Essentials Handbook
By contacting us you are entitled to the Simply Fostering Essentials Handbook, a wall to wall guide to fostering.
An A-Z comprehensive guide to a range of useful fostering terms. Essential reading for any newbie foster carer. Includes subjects as varied as:
- Parental Responsibility
- Managing Behaviour
- Human Rights
- Reviews
- Eat Disorders
