GMB - THE UNION FOR FOSTER CARERS
Foster carers need a trade union more than most people because of the nature of their work. They open up their homes to care for vulnerable children but don’t have access to the same basic employment rights and protection that a lot of us take for granted. 
For several years GMB has been representing foster carers in Leeds and recently we have expanded out into other parts of the region, including Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford.
Our foster carer membership are able to access independent legal advice and representation at investigations, reviews and panel hearings, criminal representation on any allegations and also access to a wide range of fully funded learning and educational opportunities.
Kinship Care
GMB Written Evidence - Parliamentary Taskforce on Kinship Care.pdf
Childcare For Foster Carers
Fostered Children Deserve Equal Access To Free Childcare.pdf
Tracy Brabin MP, Article on Foster Children Excluded from 30 hours Free Childcare
Foster Carer Retainer Payments
Foster Carer Retainer Payments.pdf
GMB Fostering Stocktake
Fostering Stocktake v GMB recommendations.pdf
GMB EVIDENCE SUBMISSION - FOSTERING INQUIRY JAN 2017
Supplementary Written Evidence Submitted By The GMB.pdf
Foster Carer Newsletters
Newsletter - February 2020.pdf
Newsletter - December 2018.pdf
Newsletter - November 2018 (issue 4).pdf
Newsletter - November 2018.pdf
Policies
TFN Fostering Friendly Policy: Template
Foster Care Leave Policy: GMB Template
