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Why do people foster?

The foster carers we work with told us:

  • They want to make a difference in children's lives;
  • Many felt there was an empty space in their lives;
  • Some felt a spiritual calling;
  • They were unable to have a child of their own;
  • Some said they had been in care themselves;
  • Those that were teachers, nurses, social workers and other childcare workers wanted to use their existing skills as foster carers;
  • Some foster carers were influenced by the media;
  • Some foster carers wanted a career change and to be able to work from home.
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