What is the best way to recruit foster carers?
To target the right people, a fostering service should first establish a comprehensive picture of the local looked-after children population, including demographics and a profile that takes into account the complexity of children’s needs.
Research by the Fostering Network consistently points to word of mouth as the most prominent reason why people come forward to enquire about fostering. Existing foster carers can make fantastic advocates for fostering and should be consulted when developing recruitment campaigns. They can also provide content for websites and blogs, and can be trained to contribute to discussion forums on fostering, both in person at information evenings and online through social media such as Twitter and Facebook.
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