Charlie is a foster carer for Swindon Borough Council. Read her story below where she shares her experiences as an emergency foster carer. Emergency fostering involves caring for a child, teenager or sibling group for a short period of time in an emergency.
“It makes me want to shower them with love and nurture, to make sure they’re safe, comfortable and wanted”
Charlie, swindon borough council foster carer
Why did you choose to be an Emergency Foster Carer?
“I find doing emergency fostering is one of the most important roles of being a foster carer. The majority of those children that have been brought to me have just been removed from their family home. They’re frightened when they arrive at my home because I’m a stranger to them and they’re told this is where they’ll be staying and sleeping.
“To see a scared child regardless of their age or gender standing on my doorstep hurts my heart every time. It makes me want to shower them with love and nurture, to make sure they are safe, comfortable and wanted.”
How have the children developed in your care?
“To see these children cope with the situation they’ve found themselves in, adjusting to their new normal, seeing their resilience and catching them smile, is a wonderful and rewarding feeling.”
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