Research and analysis

Applying behavioural insights to fostering and adoption in England

Research on how behavioural influences on fostering and adoption recruitment can be used to encourage the recruitment of quality foster carers and adopters.

Applies to England

Documents

Applying behavioural insights to fostering and adoption in England

Details

This research explores the motivations and difficulties faced when recruiting foster carers and adopters.

The research takes into account:

  • existing literature and stakeholders in the system (the scoping phase)
  • successful and unsuccessful applicants’ attitudes and experiences (the primary research)
Published 15 December 2022