A Fostering Journey 56

We have a placement but only temporary. We had twins, one boy, one girl who were from Bulgaria. They were 30 months old and were gorgeous. Mum had been seen in a convenience store, at 10pm, with the twins in just nappies and vests on a very cold night. Police had been...

A Fostering Journey 55

Still empty and still enjoying the peace and quiet before the next young person, or people, arrive on our doorstep in the back of a car driven by either a Social Worker or Police Officer. The arrival, in a Police car, always got the neighbour’s curtains twitching even...

Let’s Talk Autism (particularly my autism)

Something different and personal to me, my autism. Talking about something personal can be difficult for everyone but after discussing this with my Foster Mom she came up with the idea, how about I interview you and ask you questions about your autism. So this is what...

A Fostering Journey 54

So, what to do with no placements? It was nice to have some peace and quiet and some space. No heads popping around the door asking can I have? There was a normal amount of washing to do and only four to cook for. Mornings were easy as the two boys were able to get...

A Fostering Journey 53

So here we are, empty, surrounded by girls clothes but with no girls in the house. My wife and I sat and reflected on what had happened. It’s the disappointment of being lied to after everything you’ve done for the young people. We weren’t bothered about their...
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