A study conducted by Research in Practice alongside fostering charity The Adolescent and Children’s Trust (Tact), found that many young people and foster carers felt lockdown had given them “more quality time to spend with families or those they live with”.
Many young people and carers taking part in the survey said that virtual contact with professionals was the same or better than their contact prior to lockdown, with increased availability and convenience.
Some young people also described thriving in experiences of home-schooling due to the flexibility and one-to-one support from carers. Overall the survey found that 96 per cent of foster families’ relationships improved or remained unaffected during the lockdown.
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