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UK Plans £88M Foster Care Initiative Amid Provider Criticism

2/4/2026

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UK children's minister Josh MacAlister announced plans to reduce profit-driven private providers in care.
He proposes a fostering initiative like Homes for Ukraine to recruit 10,000 new foster carers.
An urgent review of private providers will address profit gouging and consider caps.
The £88 million plan aims to reverse a 12% decline in approved foster carers, and critics such as Sarah Thomas from The Fostering Network urge better financial support.

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UK children's minister Josh MacAlister announced plans to reduce profit-driven private providers in care.
He proposes a fostering initiative like Homes for Ukraine to recruit 10,000 new foster carers.
An urgent review of private providers will address profit gouging and consider caps.
The £88 million plan aims to reverse a 12% decline in approved foster carers, and critics such as Sarah Thomas from The Fostering Network urge better financial support.