Children taken to foster homes outside Southend due to shortage of carers
Sue Benson, manager of the Southend Fostering Service, added: “Obviously we want to keep children as close as possible - it benefits them with their contacts with their families, what they know with their education and their friendship groups too. "But there is a pressure in terms of placements. Fostering is so rewarding, it’s unlike any other role you will take on. These kids are cared for in your home and become part of the family.” Speaking at a council scrutiny committee, Mrs Jones added: “Quite frankly, we don’t have enough foster carers at one point this year we were run...
Source: clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk