Paid Leave for Foster Parents: City Weighs Costs

Councillor Andréa Hedin (M) proposed that municipal employees be granted paid leave to become foster parents, arguing this would alleviate the shortage of foster homes and offer children safer environments than institutions. However, the City Executive Board advises against the proposal, citing potential high costs, a risk of staff shortages, and the failure of similar initiatives in Karlskrona to recruit foster homes. They emphasize that the city is already working to strengthen support for foster homes and plans to launch a central recruitment unit.