When a child comes into care, one of the biggest factors in how well they cope is whether they can stay close to what they already know: their school, their friends, their community.
When there are not enough local foster homes, children can be placed many miles from everything familiar. That adds disruption on top of an already difficult time.
How local carers help
- Children can keep going to the same school and see the same friends
- Contact with brothers, sisters and family is easier to arrange
- Carers understand the local area and its services
If you live in the East or West Midlands and have a spare room and room in your life, we would love to talk to you.