There is a national shortage of foster carers in for children who are deemed «hard to place». (fostertalk.org)
Being interviewed by the police can be a distressing and frightening experience for foster carers as until this point they are usually unaware of the nature of the allegation held against them. (fostertalk.org)
When a child is looked after by the local authority, they may be placed with foster carers who look after them. (frg.org.uk)