The Family Rights Group says findings from its latest survey reveal 91 per cent of people would trust relatives or friends to look after their children in the event they could no longer provide care themselves.
The charity claims its polling of 2,000 adults between 29 November and 2 December demonstrates the vast majority of the public would prefer their children to be brought up by a kinship carer rather than enter the care system.
Nearly 40 per cent of respondents said they would trust a grandparent the most to look after their children followed by 21 per cent who would trust other relatives.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
