During a long career in social work, I have worked alongside many foster carers for whom I have great respect. My recent experience also leads me to believe, however, that the goodwill and professionalism of foster carers is being stretched by some local authorities under pressure to find homes for the children in their care. This can, in some instances, lead to foster carers taking in more children than they can be expected to look after.
Inevitably, this means they do not always have the resources to give each child the care and attention they need. This is both undesirable for the child and the foster carers, who deserve appropriate support.
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