The best way to learn what it’s all about is to hear from the people who have experienced it. There are so many wonderful stories about children simply being able to be children again.
Lavinia
Lavinia and her husband are experienced foster carers with North Lanarkshire Council. Lavinia recognises that the role can be challenging, but between the two they have it worked out. Her partner is the chief entertainer while she focuses on nurturing. She talks passionately about how much they love fostering and why she wouldn't do anything else.
Lavinia
Alice
Alice and her wife have been interested in becoming foster carers for many years. They finally decided the time was right and after being approved during the pandemic, they recently began caring for a 10 year old boy. Here Alice tells us what it's been like getting to this point, and describes some of the challenges, as well as what makes her heart beam.
Alice
Margo
Margo and her husband Billy are supported carers with North Lanarkshire Council. This means that
they provide accommodation and support for young people aged 16 and over who are leaving care. Here she tells us a bit more about what that involves and how it fits in with the rest of her life.
Wilma & Stephen
Wilma and Steven adopted 2 girls a number of years ago. Here they tell us what led them to consider adoption, what the process was like and how it felt to meet their daughters for the first time. They also talk about their decision to adopt both girls rather than a single child.
Wilma & Stephen
Tom & Mary
Tom and Mary are experienced carers with North Lanarkshire Council and have been involved in provided every type of care to many children over the years. Here they tell us about their journey. They talk about the highs and lows and why they love what they do.
Tom & Mary