There are almost 60,000 children in the English foster care system as of now and that number is a constantly growing figure. Consequently, this has increased the demand for suitable adults who can take care of the children in care. If you wish to be involved in the care and wellbeing of children in bad situations, there is certainly the opportunity to do so by becoming a foster care.
However, anyone willing should be aware of some basic facts, before applying at their local independent fostering agency (IFA). Let’s discuss those facts and raise awareness about what it means to be a foster carer.