WHO ARE
FOSTERTALK?

Supporting Those Who Care
ABOUT US

In the UK there are around 76,000 Foster Carers supporting over 56,000 children in care.

Sadly, this number is on the rise, making the role of a Foster Carer more important than ever. But foster care is more than just looking after a child.

Carers wear many hats, they manage behaviours, provide support, attend meetings, promote positive relationships, and dedicate their time to protecting and transforming the lives of the children and young people in their care.

Happy Foster Chhildren in the outdoors

Our aim at FosterTalk is to ensure that Foster Carers receive the correct support and training to feel safeguarded in their role, from pre-approval stages through to retirement. Our membership packages include legal insurance to protect against allegations, helplines to give daily advice and guidance, counselling at any time of the day or night, savings on family days out and holidays and much, much more.

WE BELIEVE THAT BY SUPPORTING THOSE WHO CARE WILL MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE TO THE LIVES OF CARED FOR CHILDREN ACROSS THE U.K.

OUR MISSION
OUR VALUES
OUR SERVICES ARE DEVOTED TO SUPPORTING THE TEAM AROUND THE CHILD, TO TRULY IMPROVE THE WELFARE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE.
OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM UNDERSTANDS THE NEEDS OF BOTH FOSTER CARERS AND CHILDREN IN CARE

We are a team of Social Workers, Foster Carers and sector experts who recognise, first-hand the importance of supporting those who care. We treat our members with respect and seek to promote their views, concerns, real-life stories and celebrate their hard work and achievements. We view our members as experts as they live and breathe fostering every day.

WHY CHOOSE FOSTERTALK?
Becoming a FosterTalk member gives Foster Carers and fostering services access to essential support, advice, benefits, and guidance from our team of care experienced advisors.
Our FosterTalk training team provide learning and development for both Foster Carers and Social Workers and our acclaimed Allegations Support Team (AST) ensure foster carers receive critical support when they need it the most.
OUR COMMITMENT
TO OUR MEMBERS  
SUPPORT
From 24/7 helplines to comprehensive legal insurance & family discounts.
We provide foster carers, special guardians and connected carers with the very best support, advice, and guidance.
GROWTH
The role of a foster carer is ever evolving.
That’s why we are committed to delivering training that keeps carers up to date with the latest skills & knowledge.
CONNECTION
We keep our members connected with our monthly newsletter, quarterly magazines, & free online events.
We encourage our members to share their views and feedback to ensure our services really support those who care.
RECOGNITION
We shine a light on the real people who support children and young people in care.
From sharing our members' stories and news, to celebrating their achievement in the annual FosterTalk Awards.
foster parent with teenage foster child
smiling foster carers and their foster children
We truly care about our members, and all Foster Carers. We understand what they are going through and we support and advise using our many years of experience and knowledge.

Kelly Furness, FosterTalk Advisor