Foster care

Council to vote on measures aimed at addressing a shortage of foster families.

Pam Wilkinson is supporting a campaign for more foster carers in Hull.

An awareness campaign aims to highlight the "incredible impact" of foster caring.

Kent Fostering says there is a shortage of hundreds of foster carers across south-east England.

Families First Fostering is a private agency that works with local authorities to support 25 foster families.

An investigation found three failings during the foster placement which lead to a breakdown in care.

There are 534 children living in care, but only 119 fostering households in Plymouth, figures show.