Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
Summary
A BBC Radio 4 episode discusses the fostering crisis in England. There is a shortage of foster carers, and a strategy is being prepared to increase fostering support. The episode features a foster carer who suggests practical solutions to address the issues.Key Facts
- There are 83,630 children in care in England, with 56,390 in foster care.
- There is a shortage of about 6,000 foster carers across the country.
- The government plans to introduce a strategy to improve fostering.
- The episode features Louise Allen, a foster carer and author, explaining the fostering crisis.
- Allen suggests focusing on retaining current foster carers rather than just recruiting new ones.
- Practical support, like providing cleaners for fostering families, is suggested as a way to help foster carers.
- The fostering system involves complex issues like the realities of caring for vulnerable children.
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