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25 Years of Fostering – The Next Chapter
Foster Parents
Helen, a dedicated foster parent from FCA South East, reflects on 25 incredible years of fostering in her latest blog post. Over the years, her passion for making a difference in the lives of children has never wavered.
Fostering without limits
Foster Parents
Meet foster mum Petrolyn, 72, and her husband Royston, 94, who have been fostering for over 5 years with FCA. This experienced couple share their insights on what makes fostering teenagers so rewarding, the unique challenges of caring for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and what it’s like to foster as an older couple.
“Fostering was something we’ve always been interested in.”
Foster Parents
Have you ever thought about transferring to a new fostering agency? Meet foster parents Colin and Pam as they share their story of what it was like to transfer to FCA while having children in their care, and discover the difference that fostering as a couple has made to their lives.
“FCA offer consistent, reliable support – which is what we desperately wanted.”
Foster Parents
After nearly two decades fostering with her local authority, Carol decided it was time for a change. Since transferring to FCA, she’s felt part of a team again – supported, valued and never alone.
“I’ve found the support with FCA fantastic, someone has always been there to help me”
Foster Parents
Meet foster parent Elaine from South Yorkshire who has been fostering since 2005. She shares the support she receives from FCA and recommends fostering for anyone considering a career switch.
“You could be missing out on a child who really needs you.”
Foster Parents
Meet foster parents Joanne and Steve from West Yorkshire as they share their fostering journey with FCA so far and encourage all foster parents to make themselves available for out of hours fostering.
“It is amazing to see what wonderful children they have grown to become.”
Foster Parents
Christie, a Derbyshire local, has been fostering for the past three years and sat down to share her experience and advice for future foster parents.