Foster parents come from all walks of life
A lot of stigma shrouds fostering and foster care, and people still think that you need to be married, of a particular sexual orientation or have reached a certain age, but really, as long as you have a loving home to offer with a spare bedroom you’re eligible to be a foster parent. Natalie explains: “I was always a bit worried that we were too young to be foster parents and that we didn’t have our own children.
It is widely accepted that siblings who need to be fostered do better when they are placed together. It provides them with familiarity, and gives them confidence and security. There are even charities to protect sibling relationships and laws being passed to fortify children’s rights. Onefor the year 2020 alone found that more than 50% of children in care had been separated from their siblings, and often this is because there are simply not enough foster parents who can care for them.
Talking about her nervousness, Natalie explains: “It’s because you just want the best for your foster children that it can be easy to give yourself a hard time, but it’s really important to keep on top of that mindset. We’ve watched them grow and develop. The children have made me realise how much of a strong person I am. The process has made me much more patient and understanding, and they have filled our lives with so much joy. I feel content and complete now.
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