Devon and Cornwall Foster Carer Stories: Marlene and Geoff look back on over 40 years of fostering together
Marlene and Geoff live in Gloucestershire, and have fostered for nearly 40 years.
Marlene and Geoff live in Gloucestershire, and have fostered for nearly 40 years.
When George first came to us, two weeks before his thirteenth birthday, there were visible signs of neglect.
A lot can happen in a year. Lives can change for the better, almost beyond recognition. That’s what’s happened with Marie and Carol.
I’ve been living with Jennifer and Michael for a few years now and, thanks to them, I’ve learnt how to be a happy, responsible young man.
Mark, aged 32 from Bradford, fosters Ben who has ADHD. This is 24 hours in the life of a foster carer.
Tim’s father was a serving member of the Forces and as such, much of his early childhood was spent moving around both England and Germany.
As respite care turned into a long term placement, foster carer Diane received support through National Fostering Group that made all the difference to the...