A survey of IFAs by the National Association of Fostering Providers (NAFP) found there has been a significant uptick in the number of very young children and large sibling groups referred to agencies from local authorities since spring 2022 due to a shortage of internal placements available.
The NAFP report, which does not include any statistical data, states that in England the rise in referrals for placements for under-fives has been accompanied by a decline in referrals for over-15s. This trend was seen across all regions but was particularly marked in Greater London, the South East and West Midlands.
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