My aunt and uncle had been foster carers for 15 years before they retired from it and it was at a family gathering that my aunt suggested that we should consider it.
We investigated the possibility of becoming foster carers and decided to pursue it. That was 6 years ago now and we have one girl aged 14 who is placed with us on a long-term basis. It's great having young people in the house again and rewarding knowing that we are able to give them the support they need to move on to a more permanent home or return back to their family.
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