Barnardo’s fostering appeal

Sir,

The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown could see the need for foster carers in Scotland increasing.

Due to Covid-19, pressure on families has increased with many suffering job losses, bereavement and mental health issues which may have a drastic impact on the number of children needing foster care.

We expect referral numbers to climb now schools are open and teachers and other professionals identify vulnerable children and young people as needing support. So we are urgently asking anyone who thinks they can help to come forward. It is more important now than ever for people to contact the charity to find out about fostering, to ensure the right foster carers are there when children and young people desperately need stability and a loving family.

Please contact us online at www.barnardos. org.uk/foster to find out more about fostering, becoming a foster carer and the support Barnardo’s can offer or call 0800 0277 280.

Sue Brunton, Barnardo’s head of fostering

and adoption in Scotland, Edinburgh.

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