Fostering stories
From helping children in care to do well in school, to building their self-confidence and improving their mental health, Brent foster carers are doing everything in their power to change the lives of local young people.
Julie's story
Fostering has helped Julie to develop her skills as well as put her professional experience to good use.
Deborah's story
Deborah has looked after 13 children in the last 14 years and has enjoyed watching them all grow and develop.
Sam's story
Since her approval as a Brent foster carer over two years ago, Sam has looked after seven children.
Robert's story
As a single carer, it can be tricky juggling the school runs with work commitments but it all works out in the end.
Trevor story
Before moving in with his current foster family, Trevor had been in two other foster homes.
Jo's story
Jo Gumm has fostered eight children in 10 years and she says her birth sons, Frankie and Alfie, are a big help.