Model of practice sees “constellations” of foster carers established who offer support to each other
Number of constellations and areas they are operating in have grown during the pandemic
Analysis by the Fostering Network shows the model has prevented foster carers leaving and placements breaking down
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The Fostering Network, which has led on implementing the Mockingbird Family Model since 2015, says not even the huge challenges presented by the pandemic has slowed its expansion.
The charity’s latest update reveals 17 new fostering community networks, known as constellations, were set up from 2020 to 2021 despite the restrictions of repeated national lockdowns. This brings the total number of constellations to 85 across 62 Mockingbird projects – or partners – in the UK, explains Lily Stevens, who was appointed to manage the programme from the start.
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