Operation of Fosterline National Helpline for Fostering in England
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
AwardedOperation of Fosterline National Helpline for Fostering in England
Awarded 01 May 2016
Awarded01 May 2016
Value£462,108.00
SupplierFostertalk
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 8y 6mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 1 May 2016Expired 29 Apr 2018
About
The Department for Education awarded a contract to Fostertalk for the operation of Fosterline, a national helpline supporting fostering in England.
The service provides advice and information to prospective and existing foster carers on topics such as becoming a foster carer, allegations of abuse, benefits, training, placement breakdowns, and legal matters.
It also supports the recruitment of foster carers, including targeting under-represented groups, and the retention of foster carers.
The contract value is £462,108.
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