Foster carers are sometimes needed who can offer regular short planned breaks to a child, or children, who are living with their own families. Families sometimes have difficulties and need this type of support for a while in order to cope. This type of fostering can help keep families together and may appeal to those who have limited time to offer but who could offer a break for one or two weekends a month and perhaps for a few days during school holidays or for a few hours after school each week.
