Foster Care Stories

We can tell you about the many benefits Team Fostering has to offer, and the difference fostering can make to a child's life. But nobody explains it better than a foster carer or young person themselves. Here you can read stories of what it's like to foster with Team Fostering and how life has turned out for some of our care leavers.

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Barbara’s story

Barbara reminisces about all the children and young people she’s supported over 22 years with Team Fostering.

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Barbara’s story

Barbara reminisces about all the children and young people she's supported over 22 years with Team Fostering.

Rachel and Denise’s story

Rachel and Denise explain the simple process of transferring to Team Fostering from another agency

Tony and Joanne’s story

Tony and Joanne tell the story of caring for a child with medical needs,

Elysha’s story

Elysha tells how her foster carers gave her back her childhood.

Tom’s story

Tom explains how Team Fostering and carer Helen set him up for the future.

Viv’s story

Viv talks about the important relationship with her Supervising Social Worker

Mary’s story

Mary tells us about the importance of the relationship with her young person and birth parents

Paul’s story

Paul talks about why fostering was the best decision he ever made.

Kaycee’s story

Kaycee explains how foster carer Kate supported her through a difficult time in education towards her role as a deputy…

Amy’s story

Amy* explains how her foster carer gave her a normal childhood and supported her on a journey to a career…

Skye’s story

Care leaver Skye tells us how her foster carer supported her to become a critical care nurse.

James’ Story

James shares some powerful words to explain his journey from tough beginnings to a new life and purpose