Making a difference in the most rewarding way
Meet some of Devon’s foster carers and hear about their experiences and what fostering means to them and the children.
Our foster carer’s stories
Graham’s story
Graham is one of or foster carers
“I’m a massive kid myself and I won’t deny it and you know that’s why I do like getting on with with the teenagers we can go out to rides… have a run around and kick the ball around”
Demelza’s story
Demelza is one of our Foster Carers for 16 to 24 year olds
“It’s really rewarding when they come home with a weekly shop and cook a meal and they’re happy – that’s really lovely.”
More inspiring stories
Kim’s story
“The small steps are the big steps for these children, and knowing that you’ve been a tiny part of making that happen, makes me smile.” Hear more from Kim here.
Paul's story
“We wanted to help local children. We feel like we’ve made a difference to them, and helped them along their way.” Hear more from Paul here
Simon's story
Simon and his wife are ‘mainstream’ carers from Devon. They have been fostering children for six years.
Lindsey's story
Lindsay became a foster carer when her own daughter was small, she has been fostering now for over 22 years
Freya's story
Freya followed in her own mother’s footsteps – she was a carer when Freya herself was only 12.
Sal and Keith's story
Sal and Keith made the transition from mainstream fostering into offering specialist foster care and haven’t looked back.
Vic's story
“We found the process very easy from the initial contact, the impact has been very positive for us.”
Sarah's story
I would recommend Fostering Devon because they support us, look after us, give us the training we need and they are there for the children.
Nickie's story
Fostering has changed our lives, it’s enriched our lives, fostering is an honour and a privilege
Debbie's story
“It’s probably one of the most rewarding things you can ever do.”
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Contact email
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Contact number
0345 155 1077