Our Fostering & SGO Advice Helpline is a confidential, impartial advisory service for FosterTalk members, provided by qualified Social Workers with a background in adoption and fostering. Our advisors are available 9am-5pm Monday to Friday via phone or email.

FosterTalk members receive free, impartial legal advice - at any time of the day or night. Our 24-hour helpline offers fast, professional advice on a range of legal matters from qualified lawyers for you and your entire fostering household.

We all need a little extra support at times. That's why we offer around-the-clock confidential counselling delivered by a team of clinically trained and qualified experts who are BACP accredited.

FosterTalk has teamed up with Open & Direct, a trusted insurance provider, to bring Foster and Kinship Carers the specialist Home, Car & Travel insurance you need.

Why Choose Open & Direct Insurance?
Led by a team of experienced insurance advisors, they understand the unique needs of Foster and Kinship Carers. They offer:

In the event of an allegation arising as a result of your fostering role, FosterTalk membership provides insurance cover for you and your extended family which includes historical and intervenor cover.

Our legal insurance also includes the services of a solicitor if you are interviewed under caution regarding an allegation.

Our friendly, professional experts are on hand to answer any tax, benefits and National Insurance questions that matter to Foster Carers.

Our 24hr medical helpline provides instant access to medical information and advice for you and your family at any time of the day or night. Our team can provide confidential advice on symptoms, vaccinations and a range of lifestyle issues.

We keep our members connected with quarterly magazines and monthly newsletters. Packed with real-life stories and regular features, they’re a great way to keep up to date with the latest industry news and views.

As a valued member of FosterTalk, we hope you can see how much we try to continually support you.

One way that we've previously shown this is with our annual FosterTalk Awards. This has always been a very popular event, but it's always incredibly difficult to select just one winner in each category as every nomination is worthy of recognition. We've rethought how we can acknowledge the incredible work that you all do and want this to be a more regular acknowledgment throughout the year.

The new FosterTalk Spotlight Awards will be a monthly award with one winner who will be announced in our newsletter "You're Not Home Alone" and will receive a £50 One4All voucher.

Anyone within the FosterTalk community can nominate or be nominated for something that you feel should to be recognised. Who are the people who support you as a carer and go above and beyond to provide valuable advice and support? Have you seen a fellow foster carer get the best out of the child in their care enabling that child to grow and feel empowered? Has a young person turned their life around and is starting to build firm foundations at school or college?

Nominating is easy, simply fill out our online nomination form with the requested details and we'll do the rest.

Save on every day essentials from food shopping, days out, gifts and much more with our dedicated online savings portal for FosterTalk members. Already a member? Log into your discount portal here to start saving!

Our qualified team of advisors can support you with all education issues - and they're only a phone call or email away. From advice on school admissions, exclusions and appeals to guidance on uniforms and homework, we're here to help.

Taxes can be daunting but, with our support, you won't have to worry about a thing. Let the experts at BK Plus take care of your tax return for a special discounted rate, just for FosterTalk members.

We know that dealing with financial issues can be daunting, especially when you are self-employed, but by having a free telephone helpline and by offering face-to-face consultations with a professional financial adviser we hope to set your mind at ease.

Gain exclusive access to our online, members only events. Featuring talks from industry experts and guest speakers from across the fostering and child care sector. Our online events give you the chance to learn new skills, be inspired and understand more about your FosterTalk benefits.