the Wedding Planner

UK Wedding News

21/11/2017

Call For More Foster Families

More foster families are needed to support children in care, a new report has found.

The research, published by the Care Inspectorate, revealed that the quality of fostering and adoption services across Scotland is high, with 95% of fostering services and 97% of adoption services rated as good or better by inspectors.

However, while the services generally operate at a high level of care, more foster families are needed.

For example, the report found that 78% of councils reported instances where the number of children requiring a foster care placement was greater than the placements available. The findings also suggest that experiences for sibling groups taken into care need be improved, with 211 sibling groups (20%) split up on finding a placement.

- - - - - - Advertisement - - - - - -
The Party Photobooth Limited

Almost 60% of local authorities reported difficulties in placing sibling groups.

Commenting on the report, Karen Reid, Chief Executive of the Care Inspectorate, said: "The Care Inspectorate's job is to work closely with local authorities and independent organisations who provide adoption and fostering services.

"These services play a vital role in assessing, approving and supporting carers and prospective adoptive parents in caring for some of our most vulnerable children.

"From our inspections we know that the vast majority of these services perform very well. By highlighting good practice and identifying areas which can improve, we help ensure that all children can get the best possible start in life."

She continued: "We also know that more high quality fostering and adoption places are needed for vulnerable children, and that too many children are separated from their siblings when a place is found for them.

"It is important that children in care are supported to form permanent and loving relationships as quickly as possible, and an important part of this is almost always maintaining the strong bond between siblings.

"Sisters and brothers are often a great support and comfort at times of crisis, especially for young children."

The report can be found here.

(JP/LM)

Top stories


20/03/2020
LeToya Luckett-Walker Is Pregnant

Charlotte Crosby Finds New Romance

Lydia Bright Gets Candid About Giving Birth

Lana Del Ray Splits From Boyfriend

Angelica Ross Learns Of Boyfriend's Secret Life

Ashley Graham's Breastfeeding Struggle

Susanna Reid's Mother's Day Plans

Lin-Manuel Miranda Homeschooling Kids

Kristen Bell Speaks Of Pride For Daughters

Prince George & Princess Charlotte Now Homeschooled
more infomore info
0.015625 18.209.209.28 Ban:1, But:1 29/03/2024

"More foster families are needed to support children in care, a new report has found."