Category: Case Study

After coming from foster care and ending up in prison, Tim turned his life around and became a foster parent.

As respite care turned into a long term placement, foster carer Diane received support that made all the difference to the care of her transgender teen.

Laura came to us straight from hospital, as a 2-year-old who was the size of a 3-month old baby due to severe neglect.

Jill and Mike foster a 17-year-old unaccompanied asylum seeking young person, helping him to access skills, training and education.

When Kevin first came into my life, he changed me forever, and I like to think I changed him too.

Christine and Shahzad have been foster carers since 2010, for varying types of placements including asylum seekers, sibling groups and long-term.

After more than 14 years and 23 foster placements, Wayne and Sharon share their insights into what qualities make a good carer.