A woman who entered foster care at the age of 14 has said the experience “saved her life”, as a campaign is launched to encourage more people to become foster carers.
Her account is being shared as part of efforts to respond to a shortage of carers. The campaign aims to raise awareness of fostering and encourage potential applicants to consider providing care.
The woman’s comments highlight the importance she places on the support received after entering foster care during her teenage years. No further details about her circumstances or the support she received are included in the available material.
The campaign’s launch comes as the shortage of foster carers remains the focus of efforts to recruit more people. Further information about the campaign, including its organisers and the response to it, was not provided in the supplied material.