For foster carers & families

Join a community that puts children and carers first.

Foster care is one of the most important roles anyone can take on. Whether you’re exploring fostering, kinship care or Special Guardianship, or you’ve cared for children for years, you don’t have to do it alone. BFCA walks alongside you with support, learning and connection, and joining is free.

Free to join · Culturally grounded · Carer-led

⬤ Why join us

A national community built around understanding, practical help and shared experience.

Connect with people who understand

Build real relationships with carers who share your journey.

Access trusted resources

Practical guides and lived-experience insight, in one place.

Find supportive spaces

Discussions where you can share, ask and be heard.

Be part of change

Add your voice to a community advocating for fairer fostering.

⬤ How we support you

Practical help, at every stage of your fostering journey.

From your first enquiry to long after approval, here is what membership and our wider support offer you.

MentorshipPersonalised, culturally informed guidance for every stage of your fostering journey.

Peer supportA safe, welcoming community of carers who understand, so you feel less alone.

Culturally responsive trainingBuild the knowledge and confidence to support Black and Global Majority children in your care.

Voice of the AllianceOur magazine: real experiences, learning and reflection from across our community.

WebinarsExpert-led sessions on fostering, child development and wellbeing.

MediationSupport to resolve challenges early and keep important relationships strong.

⬤ Thinking about fostering?

A confident first step, with people who get it.

If you’re considering fostering, kinship care or a Special Guardianship Order, we offer trusted, jargon-free guidance, so you can take the next step with clarity, not confusion.

⬤ From our community

Voices of carers we walk alongside.

“BFCA gave me people who just understood, no explaining needed. The mentoring helped me support my foster daughter’s identity in a way I simply didn’t know how to before.”Sonia, Midlands

“When things got hard with our agency, BFCA’s advocacy support meant I had someone in my corner. I don’t think we’d still be fostering without them.”Janet, South East

Become a member

Join a supportive community offering guidance, learning and connection. Membership is free to start, with an optional Premium tier (£47.99 / year) for added support and resources.