What are some of the best reasons to become short term foster carers?
A short-term placement can last anywhere from one night to several months or an average of one year, depending on the circumstances and the legal situation. Short-term fostering is also known as mainstream, temporary, and task-centred fostering. Because it is less likely to fail than long-term care, short-term care is the most common type of foster care. With parental consent, about 80% of short-term placements are made, and most parents usually think about the benefits of temporary foster care. Short term fostering is used when a child cannot remain at home or must be relocated to a secure location because the parents cannot provide adequate care. These children typically return home once the circumstances that led to their placement in foster care have been resolved and plans for the future have been made. The child's local authority will find the child a permanent home (long-term fostering or adoption) if a return home is not possible. If fostering is required for a more extend...