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“My biggest regret is that we didn’t do this earlier”
Foster Parents
Meet Elaine and Stephen, foster parents from Northern Ireland. In 2020 they decided it was the perfect time to embark on their fostering journey. Here is their story…

“If you’re already thinking about fostering go for it.”
Foster Parents
Meet Allison, a foster parent from FCA Northern Ireland as she shares her fostering experience so far and what is like to foster alongside having your own children.

“It feels like she’s been here all of her life”
Foster Parents
Single foster parent, Sharon shares her experience of fostering over the past two years and reveals how she found the matching process so beneficial.

“Foster care is not without its challenges, but there are so many little moments that make it amazing.”
Foster Parents
Belfast foster parent Clinton is calling for more members of the LGBTQ+ community to consider fostering a child in need of a home.

“It’s not all about making them happy and giving them nice things, it’s about being a comforting presence and being kind. Sometimes they just need to know you are there.”
Foster Parents
Single foster parent, Marlene, based in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, has worked with children with autism, shares her incredible fostering journey so far.

“The big thing was making that decision and going with it. We’ve never regretted it, and never looked back!”
Foster Parents
Steve and Eileen, winners of the Families First Foster Carer award in 2017 and foster parents for over 15 years, sit down to talk to us about their journey so far.

“By giving them a stable home, a stable environment, we’re helping to change history in that child’s life.”
Foster Parents
Foster parent Mandy shares her fostering experience over the past 13 years with FCA Northern Ireland.

Paul and Riccardo’s story
Foster Parents
Meet foster parents Paul and Riccardo who tells us why they choose to foster.