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By Alex Moss & Emma GlasbeyRising costs and the fallout from Covid have led to more children going into care and a shortage of foster families.
Latest government figures show the number of children in care in Yorkshire and the Humber has risen from 8,190 in 2018 to 9,300 in 2022. Councillor Fiona Venner, executive member for adult and children's social care for Leeds City Council, said: "The fallout of the pandemic and the cost of living crisis are contributing to more children coming into care. We desperately need more foster carers."
She said the cost-of-living crisis had resulted in more children coming into care and carers being increasingly concerned about the financial impact of looking after a child.But Ms Maymond said foster families were given "generous allowances" as well as support and training to "offer children a secure stable, family life".
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