Case Studies

Everyone deserves to feel like they belong: valued, supported and full of hope. And that’s how we aim to make everyone who comes through our doors feel. 

​​​​​Read real-life experiences of children, young people and their families we've helped. 

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  • Sharon and Tim’s experience

    Sharon and Tim live in Leicester and have four adult children, one foster child, and a dog. The couple have been fostering for six years.

  • James: “I'm living proof that fostering makes a difference"

    When James was 14 he was put into emergency foster care. Thanks to some dedicated carers and a supportive Barnardo’s project worker he was able to thrive. He’s now a Barnardo’s project worker, using his experiences to help other young people.

  • Sylvia and David’s story

    A couple from Aberdeen who recently retired from fostering are appealing to others to consider the worthwhile difference they can make to children’s lives. 

  • Andi and Laura's story

    Read how Andi and her daughter are thriving after getting support through parent and child foster care.

  • Soynnia's story

    Soynnia, 60, lives in the West Midlands. Soynnia currently fosters a 14-year-old boy called James* and is birth-mum to two children now aged 34 and 31 and grandmother to four grandchildren. 

  • Ali and Liz's story

    Alison and her partner Liz have been together for over 20 years and have been short break foster carers for Barnardo’s NI for just over a year.  Liz has previously worked in the education and arts sectors and Alison is a chef. They have just embarked on their first full time foster care placement.