A lack of foster parents across the Island has sparked a new appeal to coincide with Forstercare Fortnight 2008.
Currently 116 children are looked after by the Department of Health and social services, with only 37 of those in foster care.
Senior social worker, Tracy Power says 'it's clear the fostering team has their work cut out' (audio file attached):
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