Young People
The children in our care as well as our care leavers have shared their stories and experiences with us.
"The silver lining I needed"
Watch Calum share his care experience and how his Supported Lodgings Host helped to shape his future.
watch Calum's story
"It's helped me realise who I am"
Watch Nessa share her experience of Supported Lodgings. Do you think you could care for a young person in West Sussex like Nessa?
watch Nessa's story
"Teachers helped shape who I am"
Karla Cook, Pastoral Manager in the Safeguarding Team at Davison High School – the school she once attended as a student - shares her experience of growing up in Foster Care.
read Karla's story
“Thank you for just giving me your time, no matter how it was spent"
One of our Foster Carers shared this beautifully honest letter from a young person she had cared for here in West Sussex.
read Young person's story
“We keep them company!"
Ben and Emily are two children who foster and they've shared a glimpse into their experience of being part of a fostering household.
read Ben and Emily's story
“I think I’m one of the luckiest people!"
Naomi, a care leaver, shares her two separate fostering experiences with her Foster Carers Maz and George and the impact it has had on her life.
read Naomi's story
Fostering is all about “Enjoying lots of sprinkles!"
Daisy, a child who fosters, shares fostering is all about "having fun together, making things, playing games, and enjoying lots of sprinkles!"
read Daisy's story
“They are the best people I have ever met and I'm so thankful"
Foster Carers Sarah and Graham, and care-experienced young person Nasratu, share their wonderful story.
read Sarah, Graham, and Nasratu's story
“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
"I think it's a great experience for everyone to have"
Grace and Eva's family has been fostering for seven years and they've shared what it's like.
watch Grace and Eva's story
"My foster family helped me to learn a different culture and how to be a good cook!"
Naqeeb arrived in West Sussex having fled his home in Afghanistan in fear of his own life. Watch his inspiring story.
watch Naqeeb's story
