Learn about the Children Who Foster and How we Support Them at Three Circles

Fostering is About Family

At Three Circles, fostering is a family affair. While the focus is often on the foster carers and the young people who come into their lives, we must not forget a group of remarkable individuals who are sometimes overlooked—the children and grandchildren of our foster carers. These young people, who welcome others into their homes and hearts, play an invaluable role in creating a nurturing environment.

Why are Children Who Foster so Integral to Three Circles’ Success?

Children of foster carers are often the first friends, people to talk to, and the ones who help break the ice for a young person stepping into a new and unfamiliar home. They know how to share their space, their time, and even their parents. Their kindness, patience, and understanding can make all the difference in helping a young person feel safe and cared for. The warmth and acceptance they offer can be a key factor in helping the young person settle into their new home and begin to trust again.

What these children do is extraordinary. They don’t just share their physical space; they share their lives, sometimes in ways that adults might not fully realise. Their small acts of kindness, a simple gesture of friendship, or just being there as a companion can have an enormous impact on the success of a young person’s journey with the family.

How do we support the Children Who Foster?

When a family begins fostering, we send each child who fosters a welcome pack that explains a bit more about the fostering process, who they might meet, and who they can turn to if they have any questions or need support. We also invite them to join our Catalyst Group, where children who foster and young people in care come together to work on projects aimed at making a difference in their lives and in the community. To show how much we value their contributions, we send out birthday cards and make sure they’re included in all our Christmas festivities and invite them to all of our events throughout the year. 

Thank you for all you do!

At Three Circles, we want to say a massive thank you to all the children and grandchildren of our foster carers. Your role is vital, your contribution is invaluable, and we see you. We recognise the part you play in making a young person feel like they belong, and we are so grateful for everything you do.

As a token of our appreciation, we are sending out a special thank-you pack with some goodies, just for them. It’s a small way for us to show how much we appreciate the big role they play in making a difference.

So to our amazing Children who Foster - on this Children Who Foster Month

Thank you for being the incredible, caring, and thoughtful people you are. You make fostering a family journey, and we couldn’t do it without you!