24/05/2026
Our next blog for is written for us by BookTrust about the shared moments that can happen through reading
Shared reading as a relational practice Book Trust
Campaigning for independent fostering agencies and the children for whom they care since 2008 NAFP understands their unique role.
NAFP is the only UK organisation that campaigns solely for independent and voluntary sector fostering agencies (IFAs). Every year, IFPs care for more children and their foster carers make a special contribution to the lives of children. Our mission is:
To be the voice of the independent and voluntary fostering sector for children and young people, and to promote high standards of professional and
24/05/2026
Our next blog for is written for us by BookTrust about the shared moments that can happen through reading
Shared reading as a relational practice Book Trust
18/05/2026
In our latest blog for Dr Matt Orr asks 'Are foster carer medicals a waste of time?'
Are foster carer medicals a waste of time? By Dr. Matthew Orr
14/05/2026
Recruitment, training and retention: embedding values in practice - our next blog for by Adrian Hawkes Phoenix Community Care Charity
Recruitment, training and retention: embedding values in practice Adrian Hawkes, Phoenix Community Care
11/05/2026
Many thanks to foster carer Helen for her lovely blog to start off
First time foster carers in our 60s By Helen Walker, May 2026
26/04/2026
"You have to be in crisis to get help."Career Matters, alongside NHS England, invites all public sector partners to join an important online session exploring the findings from their latest report on care experienced young people’s experiences of healthcare across the criminal justice pathway 12.00 Thursday 2 July 2026
Health and Justice Care Experience Action group Supporting care experienced children, young people and adults into positive and healthier futures
01/04/2026
Our latest blog - Unprepared, uninformed, uninspired: navigating the care cliff edge - kindly written for us by Dougie Stringer, Co-Founder and Director, Skills2Thrive
Unprepared, uninformed, uninspired: navigating the care cliff edge Dougie Stringer, Co-Founder and Director, Skills 2 Thrive Ltd
10/03/2026
An inspiring online event featuring the award-winning short film Be-Longing, followed by a live Q&A with its director, Mike McKenzie, and a special guest to be announced, 7.00pm Wednesday 25 March 2026 MAD4FILMS DrumCam Films
Be-Longing: Stories of Foster Care Be part of an inspiring online event featuring a screening of “Be-Longing”, with a live director Q&A
02/02/2026
The latest blog from our practice lead, Catherine Lockett, asks ' are we really available to listen to children?'
Are we really available to listen to children? Catherine Lockett
05/01/2026
New dates for The Lived Experience Charter from Career Matters - an award that employers across all sectors, including children's social care, can apply to complete and receive
Lived Experience Charter Briefing phase 7 Briefing event about the Lived Experience Charter. Process to apply and gain award of the Lived Experience Charter.
22/12/2025
Join MAD4FILMS DrumCam Films for an inspiring online event 7.00pm 28Jan, featuring the award-winning short film Be-Longing, followed by a live Q&A with its director, Mike McKenzie, and a special talk with Ann Campbell, talking about Resilience
Fostering: Resilience - Care to Strength Be part of an inspiring online event featuring a screening of “Be-Longing”, with a live director Q&A and special guest Ann Campbell