Elaine and Keith
"When children move on it can be painful, but we have to deal with it by thinking it's a job really well done."
Elaine and Keith
have been fostering for 12 years and at the moment look
after unaccompanied asylum seekers and teenagers:"We find that when children come to us they have lost their confidence - their self esteem, their identity. By the time they've been here for a while, and we've gone through a lot of listening and talking they move on to become more accepting of everything.
"They gain a role in life. They might pass exams and be absolutely thrilled. It's fantastically satisfying for us to see that. It's about turning them round that's the buzz we get from fostering."
Contact us for further information on fostering
The Fostering Network provides information for prospective foster carers.
