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Children in West Sussex need you!

We’d like to introduce you to some of the remarkable children across West Sussex who currently require a fostering family.

While we are changing their names and photos to protect their identities, these are all real profiles of young people who need a safe and nurturing place to call home.

Children as unique as you are

Each of our 980 children has a unique story. Each child is wonderfully individual. And each one needs love, support, and the chance to thrive. 

These aren’t just profiles. These are real children – children in West Sussex who need someone like you to provide stability, consistency, love and care.

We know that you are likely to feel a connection to one (or more) of the children whose profiles we have highlighted below. Please bear in mind that it takes approximately six months to complete an assessment to become a Foster Carer. So, we are highly likely to have found a suitable home for the children below by the time you are approved. There are, however, many more little people like them who need the care, connection and support that you can provide.

Samir… loves football

Samir is a 15-year-old Muslim boy from Sudan. His first language is a tribal one, but he speaks some Arabic which is the national language....
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Charlie… loves reading

Charlie is 11 years old and is ready to move to a fostering family who can provide the care he needs to grow and become...
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Chris… wants to be a mechanic

Chris is 16 and is currently living with Mum, but sadly, there are too many vulnerabilities for him to remain there and space is limited....
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Eve and Alex… enjoy being creative

Eve, aged 9, and her sister love painting and being creative. Eve is the eldest sibling and is particularly close to her younger sister, Alex,...
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Matthew… is full of bounce!

Matthew is a nine-year-old boy who is polite and friendly and ready to engage in activities. He has an enthusiastic approach to life and is...
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Holly… loves her toy kitchen

Holly is a two-year-old girl, who can walk on her own, eat solid food without help, and is very active. Holly is not yet speaking...
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Katie loves princesses and pets

Katie is a 7-year-old girl who likes unicorns, princesses and would ideally like a home with a cat and a dog. Katie is a quietly...
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Arlo loves playing with his monster trucks!

Arlo is a lovely little 4-year-old boy, who is very chatty and busy and loves learning new things. He is great at puzzles and problem-solving,...
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Emily enjoys going on bike rides

Emily is a ten-year-old girl who needs a family where she can feel safe, with strong consistent boundaries to help support her when her feelings...
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Ayesha enjoys Netflix and rock climbing

Ayesha is a 17-year-old female who enjoys going to the gym, watching Netflix and rock climbing. Ayesha has recently started at Crawley College and is...
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Nathan is active and wants to join the Army

He is a bright young 16-year-old transgender male who is able to share with adults his wishes and feelings and wants people to be clear,...
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Sam… loves dinosaurs

Sam is a lively, confident, happy five-year-old with three siblings. He loves playing with his toys - particularly his dinosaurs - and enjoys being outdoors...
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Adam loves gaming with friends

Adam is a 17-year-old male who loves gaming with friends and is polite and well liked. He is currently working towards his A-Levels and is...
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Be inspired by our latest film, The Run. 

We are pleased to share a new film, The Run, which highlights the reasons why children come into care, and the life-changing impact you, as a Foster Carer, could have on children and young people. 
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