As part of Foster Care Fortnight 2026 and this year’s theme, “This is Fostering”, we are sharing stories that show the many different people who help make fostering what it is.
A’s nomination is a reminder that fostering involves the whole family. For children and young people who grow up in fostering households, it can mean sharing their home, their routines, their parents’ time and their everyday family life with children who need care and support.
A helps her Mum and Dad welcome children of all ages into their home for short breaks.
“A shares her parents everyday without question.”
This willingness to share is not a small thing. A has been part of fostering since she was a young child herself, and over the years she has helped make children and young people feel welcomed, settled and included.
She supports young people through play, distraction and kindness, helping to make transitions feel easier and calmer.
“She helps to look after the young people through playing with them and distracting them and makes their transitions so much easier and calmer.”
For children coming into a new home, even for a short break, small acts of kindness can make a real difference. Having someone friendly and accepting nearby can help them feel less unsure and more at ease.
A is described as friendly, welcoming, accepting, kind and generous. Her nomination recognises the way she helps children feel valued as part of the family.
“A is part of a family who fosters, her difference makes children feel valued and included.”
Her journey has not always been easy. Sharing your parents and home from a young age can bring challenges, but A has shown resilience, patience and kindness throughout.
“A has shared her parents since she was a young child herself, she has dealt with many challenges showing great resilience and kindness.”
What makes A’s story even more special is the way fostering has shaped her hopes for the future. She now wants to pursue a career in child psychology, so she can continue supporting young people. One day, she also hopes to become a foster carer herself, following in her parents’ footsteps.
A’s story shows the quiet but important role that children in fostering families can play. Their kindness, patience and ability to welcome others can help children feel safe, included and accepted.
If these stories have inspired you to learn more about fostering, we would love to hear from you.
Fostering can make a life-changing difference for children and young people, offering safety, stability and a place to feel part of a family.
There are many different ways to foster, and our team is here to talk you through what it could look like for you.
Get in touch with us through our enquiry form here:
https://thecft.org.uk/enquire-today/
