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Shortage of foster carers causing ‘very real’ UK crisis, Barnardo’s warns

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Brenda Farrell of Barnado’s said there were thousands of children in care waiting for ‘safe, happy homes’ but not enough carers to accommodate them. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The Guardian

The UK is facing a fostering crisis where retiring carers are not being replaced by younger people, while the number of children entering care homes is rising, a charity has warned. Read More

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