Foster Carers from 2018 to 2024 (Current) - Find a freedom of information request

Request

Q1. How many foster carers/families do you currently need in your area?

(INSERT NUMBER)

Q2. How many children/young people in your council area were in foster care in the following years?

  • 2024 - currently
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018

Q3. Would you say your council area has seen an increase in young people going into care in the past 12 months?

  • Yes- it's never been higher
  • Yes
  • No
  • Don't know

 

Decision

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.  

1. 104 placements and as many more fostering families as possible to meet various age ranges and needs

2. Please see below.

Reporting Year

Foster care (see 'Lookups' table) at any time during reporting year

Foster care (see 'Lookups' table) as at 31st March

Foster care (see 'Lookups' table) as at last placement during reporting year

2023/2024

779

537

738

2022/2023

755

507

698

2021/2022

752

545

705

2020/2021

682

488

630

2019/2020

680

458

616

2018/2019

721

462

666

2017/2018

785

518

724

 
3. Yes.
Reference number
10055961
Date request received
11 July 2024
Date of decision
25 July 2024