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Foster Carer, Demelza, supports young people aged 16 to 24 and enjoys the challenges of keeping them motivated to do something constructive, as they transition out of care into supported living. Play to watch Demelza talk about her experience.

Meet one of our Foster Carers, Graham, who explains how looking after young people from aged five to sixteen keeps him young! Play to watch Graham talk about his journey.

“It’s probably one of the most rewarding things you can ever do.”

“Fostering has changed our lives, it’s enriched our lives, fostering is an honour and a privilege.”

“I would recommend Fostering Devon because they support us, look after us, give us the training we need and they are there for the children.”

“We found the process very easy from the initial contact, the impact has been very positive for us.”

Have you ever considered becoming a child and parent foster carer? Read how Sal and Keith made the transition from mainstream fostering.

As her own children grew up, Lindsay decided to foster older teens, providing a safe, healthy, nurturing environment for vulnerable young people.

Freya discovered Fostering Devon and has since spent nearly sixteen years providing a safe, healthy, nurturing environment for vulnerable young people.