Steve and his wife Janice, have been fostering for the last five years. Their first placement in 2015 was a five-year-old boy who is still with them now.
“He was very troubled boy when he arrived; utterly confused and scared. The consequence of that was emotional outbursts and he could be threatening to us. It was heartbreaking to see”.
Steve and Janice questioned whether they would have continued without the support and training provided by Essex County Council.
“You initially want to rush in with love and cuddles, thinking that will make them feel better, but that didn’t work. The trauma-informed therapy and support from the team helped us see the world through his eyes. It wasn’t just love and cuddles that he needed. It was in fact, time, stability and to feel safe.”
Read more of Steve and Janice's fostering story on our blog.