Practise what we preach

"Regulation [on raising the age to 21] would mean that foster carers have the financial backing to continue fostering until a young person reaches 21," says Robert Tapsfield, chief executive of the Fostering Network. "Many find it heart breaking to watch young people being forced into...

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Veröffentlicht in:Community care (Haywards Heath, England) England), 2007-12 (1703), p.18-19
1. Verfasser: Hunter, Mark
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:"Regulation [on raising the age to 21] would mean that foster carers have the financial backing to continue fostering until a young person reaches 21," says Robert Tapsfield, chief executive of the Fostering Network. "Many find it heart breaking to watch young people being forced into independence before they are ready and able to cope. Some continue to provide a home and support at their own expense but this can put huge financial strain on foster carers."
ISSN:0307-5508