Incredibly rewarding

Kim and Stuart are new to fostering and have been fostering with the council for a year caring for three children so far.

They said: “Our main motivation stemmed from wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of children. We felt that our children had reached an age where they were a little more independent so we thought we’d look further into fostering.

“We went on a ‘Skills to Foster’ course and both realised this was something we could do as a family. We spoke to our children, and they were happy to give it a go. As a family we felt that we could provide children with a safe and nurturing environment.

“The best thing about fostering is witnessing the growth and resilience of the children. It can be incredibly rewarding to see them flourish.

“However, fostering also comes with its challenges, like navigating complex emotions and supporting children through trauma. Despite these challenges, the opportunity to positively influence a child's life has made it all worthwhile.

“Being part of the council’s fostering family has been great. The support groups, training and events are a good way to meet people and learn. We would recommend fostering with the council to others because of the support and resources they provide to both foster carers and children.”

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