Independent Foster Care Services
making a difference
- The Fostering Network states Foster Carers need better financial recognition
- Since 1997 the total number of children in Wales looked after by foster carers and in residential care increased by 50%.
- There is a shortage of nearly 750 Foster Carers in Wales alone. In March 2009, there were 4705 looked after children and young people in Wales and 77% of these lived with Foster Carers.
Latest news related to Foster Care and Young people in care in England and Wales
4th March 2010
More than a third of foster carers in the UK say they have seriously considered giving up because they are not paid enough. There is already a severe shortage of foster carers and the charity, the Fostering Network says the fees need to be increased to stop the situation getting even .. read more
2nd March 2010
Recently published statistics by BAAF reported that the number of children in Wales looked after by foster carers and in residential care had increased by 50%. In addition, in the year ending March 2009 there was the first increase in children and young people starting to be looked after since 200.. read more
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