IFCO: Empowering family-based care for every child around the world.

The “Brave Hearts in Care: Building Trust, Confidence, and Connections” conference aims to enhance the outcomes for children and young people in foster care by focusing on the critical importance of relationships.

IFCO is delighted to announce that, in partnership with Staf (Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum) and The Fostering Network, the IFCO International Conference 2025 will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from June 5th to 8th.

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WHAT WE DO

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ACT

IFCO acts to promote quality lives for children and young people in family based care

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SUPPORT

IFCO works to support foster and kinship carers

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INFLUENCE

IFCO seeks to influence policy on foster and kinship care

WHO WE SERVE

Foster and kinship carers

Understand the role of foster and kinship carers

Children and young people

Learn about the rights of children and young people in care. Find out about Pat Whelan fund support for young people at IFCO conferences.

Professionals

Find information relevant for those working in the field of foster and kinship care.

Foster care around the world

Explore the practice of foster care in different countries.

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