How can I raise awareness?
- Schedule a webinar which introduces your colleagues to private fostering.
- Share written information about private fostering with all new members of staff, including local policies and procedures.
- Share information about private fostering with colleagues in health, education and housing.
- Ensure all safeguarding staff can identify possible private fostering arrangements.
Share our resources
Add our fact cards to your newsletters, social media channels, websites and any other format you are in touch with your networks. Reach out to us if there are any specific resources that you think we should create for you to share. Click the image below to download our fact cards.
How will I recognise if a child is privately fostered?
If you're aware of a child under 16 years of age (or 18 if they have a disability) who isn't residing with their parent(s), they could be in a private fostering arrangement if they've been away from home for more than 27 days and are living with an adult who isn't a close relative. Various other signs may also suggest that a child is in a private fostering situation.
Download our posterIdentifying when a child has been trafficked
This informative poster is your essential guide to identifying when a child has been trafficked. Whether you're a concerned social worker, teacher, healthcare professional, or relative, this resource provides vital information to help you recognise the signs of child trafficking.
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To make it easier for you to raise awareness about Private Fostering Awareness Day, we have templates of social media posts for you to use and share across your social media channels. Click the link below to download the template.
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We have designed a banner for you to add to your email signature to help raise awareness about private fostering awareness day. Simply download the file below, pick your banner, and add it to your email signature. Remember to hyperlink to our Private Fostering Awareness Day page!
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For variety, we have also designed awareness banners for you to add to your website, newsletters and wider messaging. Click the link below to download a range of banners, there's plenty to choose from!
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