Children needing fostering can be
any age from new-born babies to teenagers. Some may have a learning
or physical disability, or they may be brothers and sisters who
want to stay together.
There are many reasons why children cannot live with their own
families including abuse, neglect, addiction, physical or mental
health issues, and family breakdown.
Often children just need a break, while some may need more
long-term care. We try to put families back together, but there is
rarely a quick-fix solution and the child’s needs must come
first.
Often a child or young person will be removed from the family
for their own safety; then Suffolk County Council becomes
responsible for their welfare.
Reasons for a child needing foster care may include:
- Ellie’s single mum is a drug addict and there is no one else to
look after her
- Daniel’s dad is in prison and his mum has become depressed
- Cameron has told his teacher that he is being abused
- Ayesha keeps running away from home and her parents have
refused to have her back.
Please
see the Children's Profile pages for more information
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