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A
national shortage of foster carers means many fostered children
end up experiencing instability as they frequently get moved around.
In
Gloucestershire, 469 children are "looked after" with
370 (79 per cent) in foster care with around 210 carers. Most of
the rest are in the council's four children's homes.
You
don't need formal qualifications, although experience with children
is very important. People just need to offer a loving, caring
home.  |
| Sue,
a Gloucestershire foster mum |
Sue,
a Gloucestershire foster mum, said: "There is always a desperate
shortage of foster carers.
Sue
and her husband Steve became foster parents after her own mother
fostered children. "I had first-hand experience of seeing children
coming in to care needing somewhere they can call home," she
said.
"We
felt we had something to offer children who needed somewhere safe
where they can be part of a family.
"You
don't need formal qualifications, although experience with children
is very important. People just need to offer a loving, caring home."
»If
you think you could be a foster parent call 01242 532654 or 532655
or see the to find out more.
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As
the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Taking Care season explores what it is like to grow up in
care, Gloucestershire County Council is appealing to more families
to offer a loving home to young people. 
