“…The literature supports the view that it is the quality of the relationship between carer and child that is important, rather than particular family structures or the sexual orientation of parents (Brown, Sebba, & Luke, 2015). Fathers are increasingly recognised as important foster care resources (McGuinness & Arney, 2012;Riggs et al, 2010;Wilson, Fyson, & Newstone, 2007). In addition, the important role and experiences of biological children of carers indicates that the recruitment strategies need to take account of whole family situations (Noble-Carr, Farnham, & Dean, 2014;Targowska, Cavazzi, & Lund, 2016).…”