Did you know you can foster part-time? Meet respite foster carers Heather and Andrew.

🌟 Meet Heather and Andrew, part-time (respite) foster carers with Liverpool Fostering for the past 3 years!

In this video, they share their journey into fostering explaining why they chose part-time care, and how it works well with their lives. For Heather and Andrew, fostering is about building meaningful connections and making a difference, however long a child may stay with them.

They highlight one of their most rewarding experiences—supporting a child who first came to them as an emergency placement. Over six weeks, they used therapeutic caring techniques to help him reset and thrive, building a bond that continued even after he moved to a full-time foster home. Now, they offer him short-stay placements, providing one-on-one care and moments of joy, helping him to build his confidence not only in himself but in his long-term placement.

Heather and Andrew also reflect on the wider impact of part-time fostering. Not only does it give children a safe place in an emergency or a chance to reset and relax, but it also provides valuable support for long-term carers, allowing them time to recharge. They’ve built strong relationships within the fostering community and feel proud to be part of a team effort supporting children in care.

Even caring for a child one weekend a month can make a huge difference, and their story is proof that part-time fostering is an amazing way to contribute. Watch their inspiring journey and see how fostering could fit into your life too.💛

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If you would like to find out more about becoming a foster carer visit https://fostering.liverpool.gov.uk or call our friendly team on 0151 515 0000.

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