You need to be a member for at least two calendar months before any help and advice can be given.
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MEMBERSHIP
The National Union of Foster Carers supports foster carers from all walks of life.
We aim to provide unrivalled advice and legal support to both you and the adults within your household, should you need it.
“I am very impressed with the support I have received from NUPFC. They do what they say they will do, which is so refreshing. If you need to talk, they are there. I would seriously recommend that every foster carer join for peace of mind. Everything may be OK now, but it can change suddenly with the fostering service, which can ignore and isolate you. Thank you, NUPFC.”
NUPFC Member
What’s included in your membership?
- Protection and security
- Representation during allegations process
- Representation during standard of care proceedings
- Solutions to everyday problems between you and your agency or local authority
- Member benefits including discounts at high street shops, holidays, and amazing Merlin Entertainment days out.
Your membership will be active from when you sign up and set a payment method.
Once you join the NUPFC, you will be asked to email or upload a copy of your Fostering Agreement to us.
You can request a copy of this from your social worker or agency if needed.
Don’t leave yourself unprotected. Join today and be protected immediately*
*To protect existing members’ funds, new members joining with an existing problem may be charged an extra fee towards the cost once the problem is explained.
“We all want the process of fostering to run smoothly, but when it doesn’t it’s important to know you are not alone. As a member of the NUPFC you can be assured of comprehensive legal advice and services on all matters surrounding foster care should it be required.”
Jacquline McGuigan, Head of Legal
More than one adult in your household?
Membership starts at £10 a month for a single carer aged 18 and over. We have a joint membership for one main carer and a family member for £15 a month.
Our family memberhip is £25, which includes one main carer and family members or back up carers.
*Remember to sign up for the right subscription for your needs.
PLEASE NOTE: EVERY PERSON ON A FOSTERING AGREEMENT MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE UNION.
1:1 MEETING
Book a consultation with an advisor for legal advice.*
LEGAL SERVICES
Our experienced team can provide comprehensive legal advice to our members should they need it including representation.
MEMBER BENEFITS
We have been working with companies to get you discounts on shopping, travel and more.
Our Commitment to You
As a member of the NUPFC, we provide:
Protection and security.
Representation during any allegation or standards of care complaints process.
Support in daily issues relating to your foster carer role.
Solutions to problems between you and your local authority or agency.
Don’t wait until it’s too late* – join now.
*A person must have been a member of the union for at least two calendar months before they can be assisted in any way.
To book a 1:1 meeting you need to have been a member for at least 2 full months.
If your need for assistance is urgent, you may be able to receive immediate help by paying a one off additional fee which will depend on complexity. Please contact us for details.
Please Note: Our Direct Debit service is provided by GoCardless, you will see these payments taken on your bank account statements. If a payment fails due to insufficient funds or if you have failed a payment due to cancelling a direct debit (but not cancelling your account), an extra £5 charge will be made payable to the NUPFC to deal with the extra charges it costs us to complete the new transactions.