Foster Parent’s Stories - Changing Futures Fostering

As part of our development as an agency, we spoke to Foster Parent’s about their experience and what’s important to them.

“Fostering has really changed my life – and I mean that!

Seeing how the young people we’ve had in our care have flourished has been rewarding, and it feels good knowing we’ve made a difference! We started with short-break care, to see how it went, then decided to become long-term foster parents, and we’ve never looked back. The support from Changing Futures has made us feel prepared and listened to.”

John, Foster Parent in Hartlepool

Want to learn more about the support we offer at Changing Futures Fostering? Find out more here.

 

 

Foster Parent Stories by Changing Futures Fostering

“As someone who is single, I was a bit unsure if I could even foster! I spoke to Fiona, a member of the team to ask a few questions about what fostering would look like and whether I would even be able to do it. Fiona was great, answered all my questions and put my mind at ease.

The process from applying to being approved was smooth and I was supported by my supervising social worker Mark the whole way through. It’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!”

Lucy, Foster Parent in Middlesbrough

You can learn more about who can become a foster parent here, or the support we offer to our foster families.

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“Fostering with Changing Futures Fostering has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives. Knowing that we are making a difference in a child’s life is incredible, but the financial support they provide is just as important. It allows me to focus fully on the child’s needs, without worrying about how to manage the practicalities. You don’t foster for money, but you need money to foster.

We love that the agency is local, as well. It really feels like a tight-knit community, and having an office in the heart of Hartlepool is not only convenient, but feels like we have a space of our own.”

Michael and Julie, Foster Parents in Stockton

You can find out more about our financial support here, or where we are looking for foster parents here.

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