Thematic report: The status of foster carers

This report was originally published by The Fostering Network.

Foster carers provide children with stability, security, attachment and a positive experience of family life. However, despite three-quarters of children in care living with around 56,000 foster families in the UK, the findings of our State of the Nation survey once again highlight that foster carers are propping up the care system without the resources, support and recognition that their vital role warrants.