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So heartbreaking and could have been prevented.
The largest independent foster carer survey, carried out by foster carers, for foster carers, found that 80% of foster carers told us they aren’t given all the information about children when they’re placed.
In this case, the supervising social worker admitted the crucial information was known, just not recorded or shared. Emails, internal strategy meetings… but no proper documentation.
We know why this happens. Information is held back because disclosing it might make placements harder. But this is not only reckless, it’s dangerous. And because foster carers are misclassified workers, there’s no legal duty of care to protect us.
It doesn’t always end in tragedy, but it often does damage to the children, their carers, and the system that continues to fail them both.
And it often leads to allegations.
We cannot make safe, stable, long-term fostering families without the truth.
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Date: 07/07/2025
What makes us vulnerable to allegations?
Sometimes it’s not what we do, but what we’re up against.
From the largest ever independent foster carer survey (by foster carers, for foster carers), here’s what we found:
🔹 80% aren’t always given the child’s full info at placement.
🔹 60% say children have unaddressed mental health needs.
🔹 62% don’t have a strong working relationship with the child’s social worker.
🔹 77% say out-of-hours support is lacking—especially when we need it most.
Poor matches create friction. Unsupported mental health issues lead to dysregulation.
And without professional support, or when we challenge poor practice, we become vulnerable.
These aren’t one-offs. This is the daily reality of foster care.
The system sets us up, then blames us. But we’re changing that. Join us. The numbers shift when we stand together. 💪
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Date: 08/07/2025
Reporting and recording, it could make all the difference.
Your records matter, for you and the children.
📌 Use child-centred, trauma-informed language, children may read your notes in future.
📌 Record everything, even the small things. What seems insignificant now might become crucial later.
While systems like CHARMS are commonly used, beware: in the event of an allegation, foster carers are often locked out of those systems, before you’re even told what the allegation is.
That’s why many carers keep personal records or diaries. This is perfectly fine, as long as you follow GDPR rules, protect confidentiality, and store them securely.
📧 Email trails also help, but avoid relying exclusively on internal systems, as these too can be shut down when you most need them.
Your records could one day be your only defence. Keep them. Keep them safe.
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Date: 09/07/2025
💬 “No foster carer ever said that…”
You know those fluffy, polished recruitment ads where you read the testimonials and think, “Who actually says that?!”
Well, we don’t do that.
Here are two real quotes from foster carers, straight from the heart, we’ve just anonymised them, nothing else.
Because when you’re in it, you know the truth matters.
🛡 If you’re not a member yet, join us today, just like car insurance, you’ve got to be covered before anything happens: 🔗 https://nupfc.com/membership/
Date: 10/07/2025
Sports day is meant to be a happy highlight in the school year—but we know that for the children in our care, it can stir up all sorts of feelings.
You’ll be doing everything you can to help them feel included, avoid triggers and most importantly, have fun.
If yours has happened, how did it go? And if it’s coming up, what are you anticipating, and how are you managing expectations around it?
Remember: Allegations can sometimes arise unexpectedly, particularly during times when children are feeling unsettled or routines are disrupted, like around significant events or transitions.
So make sure you have the reassurance of NUPFC membership: 🔗 https://nupfc.com/membership/
Date: 11/07/2025
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