Hear from our foster carers
Hear from foster carers about their experiences of supporting young refugees and from Welcoming Young Refugees team members talking about the huge difference foster carers make and what it's like being a foster carer.
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Finding a new home
It doesn't matter who young refugees are, finding a new home with the support of foster carers makes a difference.
Maqs: giving the right support
Maqs talks about why she decided to become a foster carer.
Lily: Ways to foster
Foster carer Lily talks about finding the way to foster that worked for her circumstances
Russell: hobbies and fostering
Foster carer Russell talks about how he helps young refugees to enjoy hobbies with him.
Russell: fostering and food
Foster carer Russell talks about how food can help young people settle in new homes and share their culture.
Kezia: all foster carers are different
Kezia talks about being part of a fostering support group that is made up of people from all background
Caroline: widening your horizons
Carer Caroline speaks about the two way process of supporting young refugees.
Alan: family
Hear foster carer Alan talk about his relationship with the young person he fosters
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