Become a foster carer

I just knew this was the child that was going to change all our lives and she did.
This child completely connected with me.
She was full on and the wild, wild hair was fantastic and I just knew that this is my time I can do this.
In the beginning, we didn't choose to do disability care.
Our first child that came to our care had very complex needs and I said, “I don't know if I can do that, but I'll try.”
That's how it all started and that was like 17 years ago.
Foster caring brings joy.
You see them grow from maybe not coping to coping.
A child that they said would never speak and they do, or the child that was never going to walk and they do.
Being in a loving environment and having support does make a big difference.
Disability, I know has a lot of stigma around it, but it doesn't have to.
They're like every other kid except they have a few challenges.
And if you support them with those challenges, they're just going to glow.
Every child deserves love and care. Kids with disability are no different. They're just easy to love.
We need people so desperately to come and share their lives with a child.
It will change your life, but it will change it for the better.
People think they can't do it, but they can.
I have more energy now because I have my kids.
If I didn't, it would be boring and I would feel like an old lady (laughs).
If you've got love to give, that's it.
What really matters is just giving care and love and respect to a child that needs it.
It is that simple and it's the greatest thing I've ever done.