The government has announced a £750,000 package to encourage the recruitment and retention of foster carers. The Fostering Network will be working with Local Authorities and IFA’s to look at ways to cast the net wider when recruiting foster carers, particularly for those children with complex needs and behaviours. It’s great to see the role of foster care being given recognition.

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