Member News from FFP Member, Young People at Heart: Seven Years On

Kyle came to our foster carers having previously experienced a lot of placement moves along with having a high level of trauma-based behaviours.

​ Through the commitment and resilience of his foster carers, Kyle has now been with his foster family for seven years, is able to manage his behaviours, self-regulate and has a sense of belonging in the family.

Kyle bravely engaged in life story work with our Social Work Assistants that gave him understanding of the reasons of why he came into care. He was able to demonstrate reflection, understanding and maturity through this process. Kyle continually displays how far he has come as he is able to express empathy, patience and understanding with other young people who have lived with his foster family.

The understanding and safety Kyle has experienced with his foster family has consequently supported him to engage and achieve in school. He previously had very poor school attendance, escaping onto the roof or climbing the fences. But through hard work and dedication has been able to achieve academically and now attends a mainstream college whilst being a keen boxer and is committed to his fitness and training.

The growth of both Kyle and the foster family has been remarkable to watch but through the continuous struggles, efforts and devotion it is safe to say that the Kyle that came to us 7 years ago is unrecognisable to the one we see today. Through the trauma of many moves we are delighted that we can be his last placement with Kyle wishing to remain with his foster family after he is 18.

Source:
www.youngpeopleatheart.org/

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