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Fostering System Reform

The Department for Education is implementing comprehensive fostering system reforms to increase the number of foster carers and improve support for children in care. The reform programme addresses assessment procedures, abuse allegation handling, adoption support, and aims to create homes for 10,000 additional children through systemic improvements.

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4 Feb 2026 | Announcement Department for Education linked

Fostering Reforms

UIN: HCWS1300 Today I am setting out the Government’s plan to increase the number of foster care places in England and renew fostering for modern family life. Foster families provide the stable, trusted relationships that children in care need, yet …

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4 Feb 2026 | Announcement Department for Education linked

Fostering Reforms

UIN: HLWS1302 My Hon Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Children and Families) (Josh MacAlister) has made the following statement:Today I am setting out the Government’s plan to increase the number of foster care places in England and …

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