A lack of foster carers has been named as the biggest challenge facing Nottinghamshire’s care system. A reduction in available carers has forced the county council to rely on residential homes to look after children in its care instead. Alongside not being seen as the preferred option for children, homes are considerably more expensive. A typical foster placement costs the Nottinghamshire taxpayer between £500 and £1,000 per week, depending on the needs of the child and how the carer was recruited. However a residential placement has an average weekly cost of around £6,000, but can be as high …
