| The Policy Exchange has published a new report looking at reforming the foster care system in England and Wales. Issues identified include: a critical shortage of foster carers, the level of support given to carers, and the commissioning of placements. Recommendations include: foster carers should be paid a year round fee based on their levels of skills, qualifications and experience, and the most experienced and most highly trained carers who are willing and able to give up work and care for children with particularly complex and challenging needs should be formally salaried. |
| Source: Policy Exchange: publications 24 January 2012 |
| Further information: Fostering ambitions: reforming the foster care system in England and Wales. (PDF) |
