The role of a national fostering helpline in the recruitment and retention of foster carers
Implications for policy and fostering practice
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11940538 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Carolyn Blackburn (0000-0001-5159-7933, Birmingham City University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 167-178 |
| Publication date | 2016-07-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Adoption & Fostering (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0308-5759 • E-ISSN: 1740-469X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0308575916640227 |
| OpenAlex | W2466253181 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 1 |
There is a shortfall of foster carers currently in England as the number of children in care is rising faster than the number of foster carers. Supporting foster carers in their role of providing safe nurturing environments for children in the looked after system is crucial in ensuring their recruitment and retention. This article reports on an evaluation of a national fostering helpline, Fosterline England, which provides independent, impartial advice to carers on a range of concerns. Findings suggest that the provision of a helpline service can influence foster carers’ motivation to enter or stay in fostering. However, it is only one factor that can make a difference. Improvements to working practices in fostering are needed, including more effective communication with and between professionals
Business · Engineering ethics · Foster care · Good practice · Helpline · Medical education · Political science · Public relations · Service (business · Child Welfare and Adoption · Family and Disability Support Research · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Marketing
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| Citations per year | 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Highly cited | No |