Foster carer stories – Jackie and Magnus
Having been foster carers with Fostering First Ireland (FFI) for just 2 years, the family has a desire to look after more children who deserve to be part of a stable, caring and secure family unit. With 3 birth children of their own and 3 foster children in placement, the couple recognise that every child is an individual with differing needs.
"When the children first come into our family home they often suffer from huge emotional issues but to see them overcome these traumas and thrive both socially and academically is just amazing. Last year we enjoyed a family holiday together in Wexford and for me this was a milestone for all of us. The children respect having guidelines and they have learned that there are boundaries and routines to follow which in turn give them a sense of security, direction and expectation.”
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"Working with FFI has been great. The support structures and foster carer training programmes have really played a key part in gearing us up for the fostering task. There is always someone at the end of the phone to offer professional advice and ensure we have the tools to do the job.
"I wish more people would come forward and consider fostering. I think because there is a lack of understanding and people worry that things might go wrong, they don't bother to find out more. Certainly, for my family we have been overwhelmed by the changes we have seen in the children we care for. To make such a positive difference to their lives is what it is all about."
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