The vast majority of children – around three-quarters – who are in care, currently live with foster families. That’s around 64,000 children and young people living with 55,000 foster families every day. Fostering is a crucial role, sometimes giving these children their first positive experience of family life. Foster carers provide care and stability, not just a roof over children’s heads, for as long as a child needs it – sometimes just a few days, other times for a whole childhood. They are child care experts who get ongoing training and support to ensure children have the best possible chance at leading a normal, happy life.
