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Reasons why a child is fostered
- Death of a parent(s), and where there isn’t an appropriate adult to look after their child.
- Incarceration – if a parent(s) has been sentenced to jail and there isn’t an appropriate adult to look after their child while they complete their sentence.
- The child is an unaccompanied asylum-seeker.
- The parent(s) has a physical or mental illness that prevents them from providing consistent care for their child.
- The parent(s) is going through a crisis, for example financial issues, eviction or homelessness.
- The home environment is not safe or suitable for a child or young person.
- The child has been neglected (emotional, basic needs or medical neglect).
- The child has been abused (physical, emotional or sexual abuse).
- Close relatives or family friends are not in a position to care for the child.
