Task Foster Care aims to help young people in foster care to talk about difficulties they face in their lives. The scheme helps them deal with such troubles as school difficulties, behavioural problems or hassles with family or peers, through individually designed programmes that provide a structured routine and help them improve their social skills. Young people taking part get intensive support from psychologists, social workers and teaching staff.  | Teenagers in care may feel insecure and isolated |
There are many reasons why children can't stay with their family and are taken into foster care - and 44 per cent of those in care in the UK are teenagers. Moira Swann, Gloucestershire County Council's head of service for children and families said: "Often young people in care have experienced trauma and disruption leaving them feeling insecure and isolated. 
Aggressive, noisy and challenging behaviour in teenagers can often hide feelings of fear, insecurity and confusion. | | Moira Swann, Gloucestershire County Council |
"Aggressive, noisy and challenging behaviour in teenagers can often hide feelings of fear, insecurity and confusion. "It is important that we understand the needs of young people in foster care - this new scheme offers the support needed to bring back normality into their lives.” Councillor Maureen Rutter, cabinet member for children and families said: It is good news for the young people we have in foster care in Gloucestershire and a real step forward." »If you could provide full-time or respite foster care for a teenager in care contact the Task Care Fostering team on 01453 764692. 
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As the BBC's Taking Care season explores what it's like to grow up in care, Gloucestershire County Council launches a new support service for teenagers in care. 
