But this valuable form of care is quietly serving as a gateway, offering a unique opportunity for individuals and families to dip a toe into the world of fostering without the pressure of a more permanent or full-time commitment.
As a respite foster carer myself, I’ve seen the pivotal role respite care can play in expanding the pool of foster carers. It’s an area we’re already exploring at Eleven through our work with Now Foster.
Here are the ways in which we think this often overlooked form of care is set to transform foster carer recruitment…