PA MediaA recruitment campaign for foster carers aims to “challenge outdated assumptions”, the First Minister has said.
John Swinney will launch the initiative to find more foster carers in Edinburgh on Monday, marking the start of Foster Care Fortnight, which aims to encourage people to foster children.
It comes as part of the Scottish Government’s promise to young people.
Ahead of the launch, Mr Swinney said: “We have committed to Keeping The Promise to care-experienced children so that they grow up safe, loved and respected.
“To help us do this, we need more foster carers across Scotland, so that’s why my Government is launching a new campaign to encourage more people to consider fostering.
“Too many people don’t know what foster care involves or how to become a foster carer.
“This campaign will raise awareness, build empathy and challenge outdated assumptions about who can foster, educating people on the transformational effect that fostering can have both on young people and foster carers alike.”
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