Question
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S5W-20408 · Written Question · lodged by Smith, Elaine
Lodged on
05 Dec 2018Heard / answered on
20 Dec 2018To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that there are sufficient foster carers in each local authority area to meet the needs of all children and families requiring services.
The answer
Responsibility for recruiting sufficient foster carers to meet the needs of children and families in their areas lies with local authorities who run regular local recruitment campaigns. The Scottish Government provides funding to local authorities through the Local Government Settlement to assist them in fulfilling their recruitment responsibilities.
The Scottish Government also provides £145,000 annually through the Children Young People and Families Early Intervention Fund to the Fostering Network (Scotland) who run an annual national campaign to raise awareness about foster caring and to help recruit new foster carers.
The Scottish Government also provides £145,000 annually through the Children Young People and Families Early Intervention Fund to the Fostering Network (Scotland) who run an annual national campaign to raise awareness about foster caring and to help recruit new foster carers.
Answered by Maree Todd on 20 Dec 2018.