When you welcome a child in need into your family – whatever family looks like to you – everyone’s lives can be transformed for the better
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In many cases, children who turn 18 while in care stay on as part of the family. “For them to know their carer is there for them, essentially for the rest of their lives, it’s great when it works out like that,” Hughes says. “It’s a hard job but our carers are amazing in what they do, and although it is hard, it can be extremely rewarding.”
“There are lots of children who need safe homes and we’re really passionate about bringing new carers on board and supporting them in their journey,” Hughes says.Potential foster parents can take their time in deciding if it’s right for them. “We like to give people time in between their assessment sessions to digest the information and to reflect and then be able to come back into the next session with any additional questions,” Hughes says.
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