'Inadequate funding' undermines flagship fostering scheme

Joe Lepper
Monday, December 14, 2015

Lack of funding is harming the government's flagship policy to keep looked-after children in foster care until they are 21, carers are warning.

Under Staying Put arrangements, children can request to stay with their foster carers beyond the age of 18
Under Staying Put arrangements, children can request to stay with their foster carers beyond the age of 18

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