Barnardos Northern Ireland foster care week

Motion Text

That this House notes Barnardos Northern Ireland Foster Care Week; thanks the charity for the wonderful work they do in connecting foster families with those in need of a family; notes the stress that the covid-19 pandemic has put on the foster care system; calls upon the Secretary of State for Health to review the level of assistance given to people providing foster care in terms of financial support as well as practical support; and further encourages people who have considered fostering to make contact with Barnardos to learn the facts and take the first step towards bringing children into loving stable homes.