Thanks to its expertise in international standards, practices and legislation in foster care
IFCO gives advice to governmental and non-governmental organisations on how to develop or improve family-based substitute care. - IFCO advises Foster Care Associations on how to set up an association, how to improve services and how to develop advocacy for foster carers´ and childrens rights.
- IFCO advises Youth in care associations on how to set up an association and how they can become advocates in their specific countries.