Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, BFfC&rsquo;s IFA can be reached on 0118 937 3740. Please ask for the duty worker if your social worker and/or their manager are not available or working on that day.
If you have any urgent matters, you could also e-mail: <a href="mailto:fostering.duty@brighterfuturesforchildren.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fostering.duty@brighterfuturesforchildren.org</a>
<h3>Out of Hours Support (OOH)</h3>
BFfC&rsquo;s IFA provides support outside of office hours and can be reached on 0118 937 3866. Please refer to the Out of Hours guidance for more detailed information.
<h3>Emergency Duty Team (EDT)</h3>
The EDT service is open at night and at weekends and is there to support you in safeguarding matters. They operate a call service and will respond to you as soon as possible. If no one is available when you ring, leave a message. You must contact the police first if you feel you, your family or the foster child are in any danger and do not wait for EDT.
Contact details
Telephone Number:&nbsp;01344 351999
Available:&nbsp;5pm to 9am weekdays, 24hrs on weekends and bank holidays
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/emergency-duty-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emergency Duty Service</a>

How to Contact Us

Local Resources

Pan Berkshire Safeguarding Procedures

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