Helpline for Foster Carers
The Fostering NetworkAcross Northern Ireland
Type of support for people
- Information and advice
Help offered
If you are a foster carer with concerns or queries about coronavirus and local practice (such as contact arrangements) or its impact on your fostering because of health then please contact your fostering service in the first instance as they know you, your family and the children in your care. During this time of uncertainty due to coronavirus, all our helplines will remain open as usual for any fostering-related queries, including those arising as a result of coronavirus.
How to access this support
Call us on 028 9070 5056 from Monday to Thursday from 9.30 am - 2 pm and on Friday 9.30 am - 11.30 am. Don't forget that the Government has a dedicated coronavirus helpline for foster carers and fostering services: 0800 046 8687.
Email Address
Telephone number

The Fostering Network
The Fostering Network
Operating in the following council areas:
- Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
- Ards and North Down Borough Council
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Belfast City Council
- Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
- Derry City and Strabane District Council
- Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
- Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
- Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
- Mid Ulster District Council
- Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
COVID-19 Service