Matching in foster care and how we can improve it
By Dr Ellie Ott, senior adviser, Centre for Evidence and Implementation
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
The process of “matching” children and young people in care to their foster carers is a pivotal moment in the care journey; a good “match” decision, process of sharing information, and process of moving into the household can help a child feel safe, loved, and happy. In the UK, the majority of children in care live in fostering households and are affected by matching.
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