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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Mohammad’s Story

Mohammad talks about his experience in fostering Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers.

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Mohammad’s Story

Mohammad talks about his experience in fostering Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers.

Patsy’s story

Patsy describes what it's like being a Parent and Child foster carer.

Anna’s Story

Anna explains what it's like fostering alongside her own children.

Laura and Robert’s Story

Anna talks about Bridge to Belonging - our support package for foster carers supporting children transitioning from residential care.

Razia’s Story

Razia explains how the time was right for fostering after her children had moved out.

Allan’s Story

Allan talks about the benefits of being with a not-for-profit agency and the support they receive.

Sharon’s Story

Sharon explains why they transferred to Team Fostering and the difference this has made to them as foster carers.

Katie and Andy’s Story

Katie and Andy talk about the learning journey they've been on since becoming foster carers.

Viv’s Story

Viv explains how a love of working with children led her to become a foster carer.

Helen’s Story

Helen talks about the life-long bond she creates with children she fosters.

Catherine’s Story

Catherine describes what it's like being a single foster carer with Team Fostering.

Gillian’s Story

Gillian talks about the rewards of being a foster carer with her husband.