9th June 2020
Please see dedicated number in each Trust for you to contact your Foster Care social worker and therapeutic staff for support/advice for children / young people or for yourself. These numbers can be contacted Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.
Belfast – 028 9504 0302
Northern – 0300 1231 155 / 028 2563 5680 for Kinship Foster Carers ONLY
Southern – 028 8775 2033 / 028 3756 6100
South Eastern – 028 9127 0672
Western – 028 713 14244
While all training has been temporarily suspended, there are a number of free online training opportunities for both Adoptive Parents and Foster Carers. Please click here for more information.
The Fostering Network are also providing further support and guidance. To contact The Fostering Network please call 028 9070 5056 or email ni@fostering.net.
The Education Authority can be contacted for further support.
Call: 028 7051 1086
This number is available to all those caring for Looked After Children. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the service which is available 8am-5pm Monday – Thursday and 8am-4pm on Fridays.
You can also email the service on lookedafterchildren@eani.org.uk.
VOYPIC have dedicated helplines. Please click here to see the helplines for your area on VOYPIC’s Twitter.
Foster Carers also have 24/7 access to social work support. Please click here to read about and get in touch with the Regional Emergency Social Work Service.