Vision statement two: Scotland must limit the number of moves that children experience and support carers to continue to care
Where living with their family is not possible, there must be sufficient availability of carers who can provide stable loving homes for children and young people.
Number of foster carer deregistrations in Scotland in the last year
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 356 |
| 2023 | 405 |
| 2022 | 402 |
| 2021 | 405 |
| 2020 | 349 |
| 2019 | 434 |
Notes
Reporting period: 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Last updated: October 2025
Next Update due: October 2026
Expanded Content
Statistics cover 1 January–31 December each year.In 2024, 356 foster care households deregistered, fewer than 2023 (405) and 2019 (434).
To indicate the spread across services, the Care Inspectorate estimates 59% of services recruiting foster carers had a net loss in 2024—lower than 2023 (79%) but higher than 2019 (54%).