Carers Stories

These are true accounts from real people but we've changed all names to protect their privacy.

"Jenny's been coming to us for three years now and we're really the extended family her Mum doesn't have. She's a bit of a ratbag sometimes but she's gorgeous, understands the 'rules' in our house and contributes just like everyone else. Sometimes we do special things but mostly we just do what families do - and make sure we have fun!"

"Josh is only 9 but he loves getting involved in 'blokey' things which he can't do at home with his single mum. So we spend lots of time in the shed, making and fixing things and playing all different kinds of sport. I get as much of a kick out of it as Josh does."

"Tom has learning difficulties and gets frustrated with his slow progress but he responds really well to the time and interest we put into his reading. He just loves doing things with my husband as there really is no other sensitive, responsible male role model in his little life!"

"It's just wonderful to be able to give time, kindness and love - and show a child from the tough end of town that life can be different."