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Traitors stars endorse proposed changes for foster parents
Summary
Judy and Roxy Wilson have publicly endorsed government proposals to widen foster parent eligibility in England — including single people, renters and those in full-time work — as part of plans aiming to add 10,000 foster places by 2029/30.
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Judy and Roxy Wilson, who appeared on the BBC series The Traitors, have publicly endorsed proposed government changes to fostering regulations in England. The proposals would broaden who can be foster parents by allowing single or unmarried people, renters and those in full-time employment to open their homes to children in need of care. The government has set a target of creating an additional 10,000 foster places by 2029/30. The pair discussed their views during an appearance on ITV's Good Morning Britain.
Key details:
- Judy and Roxy Wilson spoke in support of the proposed changes during an ITV Good Morning Britain interview.
- The reforms would expand eligibility to include single or unmarried people, renters, and those in full-time work.
- The government target linked to the proposals is an additional 10,000 foster places by 2029/30.
- Judy is Roxy's adoptive mother; Judy was voted off The Traitors first while Roxy reached the penultimate episode.
- Judy works as a child liaison officer and described fostering as "the most rewarding thing ever," and Roxy has recently announced she is expecting her first child.
Summary:
The endorsements connect a public, lived experience of adoption and fostering with current proposals to widen foster parent eligibility and increase placements. Undetermined at this time.
