Pam and Dale, Eastbourne

What interested us in fostering? We wanted a challenge and something we could do together. Dale had wanted to foster when the children were younger. Also, we wanted to make a difference for some children who may have had an unfortunate start in life.

What interested us in fostering? We wanted a challenge and something we could do together.

What do we love about fostering? I love it when children who can be on a very limited diet when they first come end up eating every vegetable and fruit under the sun! I am thrilled when I see their little faces light up and they say they actually like something. I also love it when they run out of school at the end of the day and give you a big hug.

The challenge is when they first come into your home and they can have no boundaries, no routines. It is a major challenge to get those in place and enforce them. You have to be very clear, consistent and very patient.