And Barnardo’s Scotland is asking for more potential carers in the region to come forward.
Assistant director Sue Brunton said: “The pandemic and lockdowns have increased pressure on vulnerable families, with job losses, deepening poverty and worsening mental health which could all lead to family breakdown.”
She is concerned these pressures could impact more families as the pandemic continues and added: “It’s more important than ever for people to consider becoming foster carers to ensure the right loving families are available in the right location when children need them. For anyone who is thinking about fostering, it is totally worth it. These children need you and if you have space to love, please consider it.”
Barnardo’s Scotland Fostering West covers this area and is asking people over 21, who have a spare room and the time and commitment to support a child, to get in touch and consider fostering.
The charity offers comprehensive training and support to foster carers, including extensive support throughout the application process, intensive induction and regular ongoing training and one to ones, as well as dedicated out-of-hours access to a social worker and a generous financial fee.
To find out more, call 0800 0277 280 or go to www.barnardos.org.uk/foster/glasgow.
