Member News from St Christopher's: A powerful and poignant read this Foster Care Fortnight

We interviewed a young person who had previously been supported by St Christopher’s, to get their perspective and experience of being in care from a young age, and the journey and insight their honest perspective can highlight…

1) What were your first thoughts when you first went into foster care?
At first, I thought I was going to have a sleepover, as I was really young, I was 5 years old and I was a little bit nervous, but I was excited to start a new life.

2) Did that change? In what way did it change?  How did you feel when you left?
It slowly changed within a few days, and I started to feel safer and more comfortable in my new environment.  I was also very happy that I got to have a new family. I first met my foster mum at the front door and my first words to her was “can I have a sleepover?”, My foster mum said, “yes of course you can”. My foster mum was very kind and gentle towards me, she gave me time to say what I wanted to say and was very patient with me.  She also made incredible food. My foster mum is still a huge part of my life, she is my mum!

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