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“They are the best people I have ever met and I'm so thankful"

Foster Carers Maz and George and care-experienced young person Nasratu share their wonderful story.
read Sarah, Graham, and Nasratu's story
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“Seeing them develop confidence has been a pleasure!"

Foster Carers Maz and George welcomed Ollie and Marcus in 2011 and they are still together. Here's what they have to say.
read Maz, George, Ollie, and Marcus' story
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“I wouldn't trade it for anything!"

Foster Carer Sam welcomed Chey into her family as a tiny newborn before he moved on with adoptive Mum Hazel. Over 20 years on, they all still share a wonderful bond together.
read Sam, Hazel, and Chey's story
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“It’s going to be a bit messy and chaotic, but you haven’t got to be perfect!"

Foster Carer, Claire, has a busy household with one Staying Put young person, three unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people and two children of her own!
read Claire's story
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“Go for it. I love doing it!”

Jo has been a Supported Lodgings Host since 2022, successfully supporting an unaccompanied asylum-seeking Muslim girl and a trans young person, alongside working part-time and raising two boys.
read Jo's story
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“We really enjoyed getting to know our young person!”

Newly approved Supported Lodgings Hosts Vickie and Chris have shared their journey so far and their advice to anyone considering making a difference too!
read Vickie and Chris' story
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Meet some of the remarkable children that need your care

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.
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