Petition · past parliament
Give more support to fostering agencies to combat a shortage of carers in the UK
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
We want more people involved in foster care so that children don't feel left out, are kept safe and made to feel like they are part of a family. We are raising awareness because overall in the UK there are over 70,000 children in care and there are not enough adults involved.
70,440 children were in the care of local authorities in 2016 which is rising. The rate of Looked After Children per 10,000 under 18 years on 2016 was 60. This figure varies significantly at Local Authority level from a low of 22 (Wokingham) to a high of 164 (Blackpool).
9,070 fostering families are needed right across the UK, to give loving homes and supportive family environments to children. £400 week is offered for all ages by fostering agencies and it is classed as a profession.
9,070 fostering families are needed right across the UK, to give loving homes and supportive family environments to children. £400 week is offered for all ages by fostering agencies and it is classed as a profession.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
Timeline
| 2 Mar 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Mar 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Mar 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.