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One of the world\u2019s most renowned photographers, who has snapped Kate Moss, Kendall Jenner, and the late Queen \u2013 has turned his lens to celebrate the nation’s foster parents. The latest set of portraits by British artist, Rankin, are of 17 foster parents that represent the \u201cFaces of Fostering\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The campaign aims to reveal the diversity that exists in fostering, and call on more people to step forward \u2013 after research found that 44 percent of adults believe they wouldn\u2019t be eligible to foster.<\/p>\n
It comes after the National Fostering Group have warned the \u201cTracy Beaker effect\u201d has given people the wrong impression of what the process looks like.<\/p>\n
And 73 percent admit that TV programmes, including fictional shows such as Tracy Beaker, have shaped their understanding of fostering.<\/p>\n
Rankin said: \u201cThis photo shoot was a celebration of diversity, compassion, and the extraordinary individuals who open their hearts to foster care.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a joy to capture the essence of people from all walks of life, each sharing a common desire to make a difference in a child’s life.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The research, of 2,005 adults, found 18 percent believe that being single could be a barrier to becoming a foster parent. And 35 percent fear they\u2019re too old, with 72 percent of over-55s wrongly believing they have aged out.<\/p>\n
In fact, the number of people who reckon they wouldn\u2019t be eligible to foster rises to 49 percent among those who identify as being either LGBTQ+, disabled, single, semi-skilled or unskilled, or are over the age of 55.<\/p>\n
Rankin\u2019s photographs include a portrait of Carole and John McIntyre, both aged 73, who have been fostering for the last thirteen years. In that time, the pair have provided care for more than 20 children, from a range of different backgrounds and of various ages.<\/p>\n
They said: \u201cPeople often assume that, because of our age, we\u2019d be too old to look after children and foster. But on the contrary, we\u2019ve found that fostering has given us a new sense of purpose, and has enriched our post-retirement lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
Steve Christie, CEO of National Fostering Group, added: \u201cWhat these striking images show is that there\u2019s no such thing as a typical foster carer. Fostering really is for everyone, regardless of background, relationship status, or circumstance.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt a time when nearly 11,000 foster carers are urgently needed, it\u2019s more important than ever that anyone and everyone who thinks they might like to foster comes forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[ad_2]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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