Member News: TACT welcome Government Plans for 10,000 New Foster Carers

Thousands more children in the social care system in England will grow up in loving and supportive homes, under government plans to recruit up to 10,000 new foster carers this parliament, giving more children the best possible start in life and opening up opportunity for every young person regardless of their background.  

A major recruitment drive, proposed by Government today, will tackle the critical shortage of foster carers in England, where approved carer numbers have fallen sharply, while the number of children in care has risen.  

This shortage means too many children are placed far from home or end up in residential care, where they often face struggles in school, health difficulties and even exploitation or exposure to criminal activity.  

The plans will be backed by £88 million of funding to support foster carers and the network of frontline services that support them. It also means better support for existing foster carers, including clarity on the help available, assistance with home improvements, and access to peer support and advice through regional fostering hubs. 

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