When we decided to foster we knew we had room in our home and our life to help a young person, what we didn't know was how much fostering would change our lives. When our young person came to stay it was scary for us and him, but we soon settled into a routine. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to watch him grow into a confident young man and to know we helped him achieve this makes us very proud.
Our second young person soon followed, and she fitted in the family easily - she is also growing in confidence and turning into a caring young lady who we are extremely proud of. Both our young people fit in really well with our children and grandchildren, we enjoy family parties and family holidays together as one big happy family. Foster care has its ups and downs and is not always easy, but the positives far outway the negatives.
Finally, and definitely the most important advantage, is the opportunity to alter a child's life. It can be the best feeling ever seeing the young person learning to drive, passing their exams, reach their dreams and to know that we have helped them be the best person they can be.
