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What makes a fostering success? It’s different for every family. It means connection. Happiness. Stability.

what is fostering really like?

Hear from those who know best.

We’re right there beside every foster carer throughout their journey, offering guidance and support, and celebrating all the little victories. Here are some of the stories that have touched us most.

sam

How one man’s story of childhood trauma and neglect became a national platform to encourage and celebrate fost

mary

Mary found a lifeline in foster care when she was five years old. Now she’s competing in Miss Universe.

kyle

At key moments in Kyle’s life, his foster carer Gavin was there to offer the security and support he needed.

jake

Jake found the stability he needed in his foster carer Sian.

em

Em Hattersley, who lived with foster carers as a teenager, now works to support young people in care.

sophia

Here she shares her fostering journey and how she came to illustrate our Bring something to the table cookbook

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