In the early years, fostering is like planting seeds of love and support that grow into a strong foundation for a child's future. These precious moments allow foster carers to create nurturing bonds that shape a child's emotional, social, and cognitive development in wonderful ways.

Foster carers can really help children with school and education. This is the time when they can do their best and learn a lot. During these bright and curious years, foster carers have the joy of supporting children in their learning and growth. Providing a stable home environment helps build their confidence, self-esteem, and social skills. It lays the groundwork for a successful future.

As children grow into teenagers, fostering becomes a journey of guidance and encouragement. Foster carers play a vital role in helping young people navigate school, friendships, and their dreams for the future. You are a positive role model who can inspire and shape their aspirations for adulthood.

Older children and teenagers are often overlooked in the foster care system. Choosing to foster older children means you're making a huge difference in their lives when they need it most.

You get to watch them grow into young adults and help them with important decisions about school and jobs.

The relationships you create with older children and teenagers can be strong and long-lasting. Many continue well into their adulthood.

Older children bring their own experiences and perspectives. Our foster carers often say they learn so much from the young people in their care, making their relationship even more special.

While older children may have bigger personalities they also bring unique strengths and resilience. With the right support and understanding, fostering older children can be very fulfilling.

Teenagers can form strong, meaningful relationships just like younger children. They need stability and connection, which you can give with patience and care.