The Turkish authorities are investigating the foster families for having ties with the coup attempt participants.

The children may be removed from homes if the suspicions are confirmed, Reuters reports, citing a source at the Ministry of Family and Social Policies of Turkey.

"It would not be right for a child to remain with a (foster) family if links to Feto are confirmed as a result of the examinations," the source said.  

According to him, the investigation has been underway since August 23. ''This  will  be a slow process in which the well-being of the children will be considered. It is out of the question for children to be suddenly ripped away from their families," he said, assuring that the psychological condition of children is taking into account.

About 5000 foster families and relevant institutions have been involved in the investigation. Moreover, the Government ceased the cooperation with an NGO dealing with children's rights, which also appeared in the sight of the investigators.