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If you are already fostering, you will no doubt already know that fostering children and young people is very rewarding, but not without moments of challenge and change! All foster carers should have access to useful information and effective support networks and resources, whether you are new to fostering or having been doing so for many years.

Fosterline is a confidential, impartial source of advice, information and support for foster carers on a range of issues that may affect them. This could be managing relationships with your fostering service, questions about finance, training, supervision and support, or even discussing an allegation or complaint made against you. Our website has pages dedicated to all of these topics, and more. If you need help on any aspect of fostering, please get in touch with us to speak to our friendly team of experienced fostering advisors.

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Safeguarding is one of the most important aspects of any work with children. We have developed a range of resources on a range of safeguarding topics, including radicalisation and FGM.

Allegations are a difficult time for everyone involved. Our webpages provide a range of information and guidance on the allegations process, from contextualising its essential role in safeguarding, to the investigation process itself.

Foster carers have an important duty to support the children in their care to explore and connect with their background, culture, and/or faith. We have a range of resources to help support you.

Lots of foster carers have questions around fostering and finances, including fostering allowances and payments, as well as questions around tax and benefits. Read our advice here.

There are a number of things to consider as children approach leaving care. We have a range of resources on the support they and you should receive, and the options available to them.

Pets can bring many benefits to children, and many enjoy the companionship of an animal in the home. However, there are a number of considerations which are needed when fostering with pets.

All children need support to achieve in their education. We have a range of information to support the education of children in care, including the place of Personal Education Plans, the role of the Virtual School Head, and much more.

Legislation plays an important role in how children are looked after in care. We have advice on a range of legislative issues, including court orders, delegated authority, and parental responsibility.

All foster carers should be supported by their fostering service to continue their training and development. Read more about fostering and ongoing training here.

Disabled children and young people often contend with additional challenges, and providing care may present additional practical or emotional challenges to foster carers. We have compiled a range of information to support you.

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