First4Fostering is a national information service for people interested in fostering. We give clear and impartial information about fostering and can put you in touch with fostering agencies in your area.
This service is operated by Coram.
Confidentiality
First4Fostering takes confidentiality seriously and offers a confidential service to those who contact us. You can choose to remain anonymous however sharing your information helps us to provide you with the best service.
Any personal information that you choose to give us will be held securely and in compliance with data protection law, and will not be shared with anyone else outside First4Fostering without your express consent.
Your information will be used for limited purposes which are:
- To respond to your enquiry and provide you with information that you have requested
- For quality assurance, training and internal monitoring and evaluation
- To provide non-identifying data required by our funders
- Feedback quotes may be used anonymously in First4Fostering promotional materials
The rare exceptions when we may breach confidentiality by disclosing information without your consent would be:
- If a child is at risk of abuse or other significant harm
- If you, or another adult, are at immediate life-threatening risk of harm
- If a credible threat of harm is made against our staff or service
- When legally required, e.g. terrorism threat
In any case where we are considering breaching your confidentiality we will discuss this with you first unless it is not practicable do so.