Lack of foster placements mean vulnerable children cannot access supports, report finds

Advocates call for reform of court system for children in care and increased investment and support for foster carers 

'We need to make sure we are doing whatever is needed to make sure we have enough foster parents. There has to be an acknowledgement that they are the backbone of the care system.' Picture iStock

The next time you’re driving past your local courthouse, just remember it’s not all public order offences, petty thefts or road traffic incidents. 

In some cases, the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in the State are being discussed and directed, often without them being present to hear for themselves.