Award of Fosterline National Advice Service Contract to The Fostering Network
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Fosterline National Advice Service Contract to The Fostering Network
Awarded 30 Sep 2023
Awarded30 Sep 2023
Value£704,026.00
SupplierThe Fostering Network
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 1mo ago2y term
Awarded 30 Sept 2023Expired 29 Sept 2025
About
Department for Education awarded a contract to The Fostering Network for the Fosterline Service, a free, independent national advice service supporting current and prospective foster carers.
The service, funded by the Department since 2006, was expanded from responding to ad hoc enquiries to providing individualised ongoing support, including detailed tax and benefits advice, with the aim of helping foster families stay together during crises, reducing placement breakdown and associated costs.
The service recorded over 108,000 contacts in 2021-22 through its helpline, one-to-one sessions, web-chats, emails and website visits.
The contract value was £704,026.
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