Children's charity appeals for foster carers
Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.A children’s charity is appealing for West Lothian people to become foster carers.Barnardo’s Scotland foster carers look after children across the South East of Scotland giving them the best chance to have a happier and positive future.But the charity is concerned that the pandemic could lead to a sharp increase in requests to the charity for foster care, and is asking for more potential carers in West Lothian to come forward.Sue Brunton, assistant director for Barnardo’s Scotland Fostering said: “The pandemic and lockdowns have increased pressure on vulnerable families, with job losses, deepening poverty and worsening mental health which could