Скачать или смотреть Ian’s Story: Why the Small Things Matter in Fostering

Sometimes it’s the smallest, simplest moments that show just how much of an impact foster carers make. In this video, Ian recalls taking his foster child to Build-a-Bear — a fun, everyday activity for many families. But for his young person, it was a first.

When they left the shop, his foster child burst into tears. Not out of sadness — but joy.

They’d never experienced anything like that before.

For Ian, that moment changed everything. It reminded him how powerful care, attention, and ordinary experiences can be for a child who’s missed out on so much. These are the moments that stay with you. The moments that make fostering truly worthwhile.

Fostering isn’t about grand gestures — it’s about giving children stability, experiences, and the chance to feel seen and valued. And foster carers like Ian play a lifechanging role in making that happen.

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