Member News from The Children's Family Trust: This is Fostering: A Place to Belong

As part of Foster Care Fortnight 2026 and this year’s theme, “This is Fostering”, we are continuing to share the stories that reflect the compassion, commitment, and everyday realities of fostering.

This story comes from Natalie, a Practice Team Manager in our West Yorkshire team, who nominated foster carers Ricky and Chris for the incredible support, stability, and care they have provided to a young person joining their family.

When reflecting on why she wanted to nominate them, Natalie shared the journey they undertook to ensure a young person, R, experienced a successful transition into their home.

“This year Ricky and chris have welcomed R into their family. This was a big change for everyone but one the carers planned well for. R had already had an unsuccessful move to a long term placement and therefore we knew this time had to be right. Ricky and chris committed to a planed transition including school and placement visits.”

Transitions into foster homes can often feel uncertain and emotional for children and young people, particularly after previous disruptions. Taking the time to carefully plan introductions, build trust, and create familiarity can make a huge difference to how safe and secure a child feels moving forward.

​Natalie explained that Ricky and Chris approached this with total commitment and determination.

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