Barnardo’s kicks off Fostering Week as number of children in care rises

Foster families have added their voices to a call for more people to become foster carers as the number of children in care continues to rise. A new Barnardo’s survey of the charity’s foster carers revealed 7 in 10 would recommend fostering to others. Nearly half (49.06 per cent) intend to continue welcoming children into their families for as long as they are able. Additionally, nearly one in five (17.74 per cent) intend to do so for at least another six years. The survey also found that more than 8…

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