All Fostering Stories
“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!
“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.
“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!
“Our family unit has doubled and we love it!”
Mark, one of our amazing LGBTQ+ Foster Carers, has shared his fostering story with us and the life-changing difference it has had on not just him, but his wider family too.
“If you want a fulfilling life, then foster!”
Tracey has been fostering since 2013, when her own children were aged nine and 11. Since then, she has provided a safe and loving home to many local children, including sibling groups and teenagers.
"The rewards you get back you can't even measure!"
Even after an incredible 23 years of being a Foster Carer for under-fives, Sam still absolutely loves what she does, "Fostering is amazing and life changing!"
