Foster Care Referrals Jump by a Third as Families Suffer Job Losses, Mental Issues During Lockdowns

Foster Care Referrals Jump by a Third as Families Suffer Job Losses, Mental Issues During Lockdowns
A young girl paints a picture of herself on the school window as children of key workers take part in school activities at Oldfield Brow Primary School in Altrincham, England, on April 8, 2020. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
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More families were breaking down during the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus pandemic as lockdowns brought job losses and exacerbated poverty and mental problems, figures from the UK’s largest children’s charity suggested.
Barnardo’s published an urgent appeal on Tuesday, asking people to consider becoming foster carers after the charity was inundated with referrals.