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What children tell us

Foster carers change lives. But don’t take it from us, here’s what young people told us about fostering…
 

Children aged 10-11

People should foster because:
 
  • "It gives kids a better life"
  • "Children will have a safe home"
  • "It’s good for the children"
  • "It saves lives from suffering"
 
The qualities that make a good foster carer are:
 
  • "Kindness"
  • "Patience"
  • "Fairness"
  • "Love"
  • "A clean house"
  • "A CRB check"
  • "A lovely family to support you"
The first thing a new foster carer should know is:

 
  • "Fostering is fun"
  • "You need to have some rules for the house"
  • "How to be kind to children"
  • "How to help them when they get stuck"
  • "If they cry to cuddle and hold them"