Janna

We’ve been fostering with Lancashire since 2012. We have provided long-term care for 10-year-old twins, who have been living with us since they were four months old. The girl has severe disabilities and is a full-time wheelchair user. More recently, we also looked after a baby boy for a year.

The best thing about fostering is knowing that we can make a real difference in a child’s life. The support we receive from Lancashire also makes us feel valued and part of a team. Lancashire provides lots of resources and training, which means we feel confident and have a better understanding of the children’s needs.

We have so many special memories together, from holidays abroad and exciting days out at Legoland to the simple, everyday moments at home, like baking, growing tomatoes and taking care of a new pet. One of the most rewarding things is watching the children grow in confidence, discover new interests and achieve their goals, and simply being part of our family.

We feel that matching is an essential part of fostering. It’s very important to consider each child’s individual needs, personality, religion and background, as well as what we can offer as foster carers and how we can make children feel safe, supported and loved."