Nikki and Ken are foster carers for Dorset Council. During this time, they have been long-term foster carers to two sisters. They arrived with them at age nine and six and were immediately welcomed into their family.
“When the girls arrived they were adorable from day one… a constant source of comfort to one another”
Nikki and ken, dorset council foster carers
How did you come to foster siblings?
“When we were approached and asked if we’d offer a home to two sisters, we thought it completely made sense to welcome them both. The room we had put aside was the biggest in the house with two single beds and I liked the idea of keeping them together.
“When the girls arrived, they were adorable from day one. They are a constant source of comfort to one another. Having somebody else within the household that they already love and trust reduces anxiety for them. I would say it helps them to feel safe and less isolated from their family.”
How have the children developed in your care?
“The best thing about fostering so far has been seeing the girls blossom and come into their own. Seeing them develop their own style and interests has been wonderful to see. They both have their own passions, and they take every opportunity given to them with both hands and run with it.”
What would you say to someone considering fostering siblings…
“In our case, keeping the girls together was 100% the right choice. I know this isn’t always the case, but for us I cannot imagine it any other way. They know they are loved and cared for and we couldn’t imagine being without them both.”
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