Jason and his same-sex partner have been fostering for three years. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to step forward, any age, sexuality, ethnicity, and family type including LGBTQ+, married, single, or retired are welcome
A foster carer from Coggeshall in north-Essex has spoken about his experience of fostering as Essex County Council highlights foster carers from the LGBTQ+ community. Following Pride Month in June, the council is encouraging others to consider fostering vulnerable children.
Jason said: “I love seeing our foster son progress at school, meeting friends, building his confidence, playing sports, knowing that my partner and I are helping to shape his life. It’s a joy to see a young lad grow and enjoy a normal family life, becoming a part of society where he wasn’t before. “My outlook on life has changed so much, I’m a lot happier and I have a lot more flexibility in my day, I can work alongside fostering. We thought it would be the opposite, that our usual life would disappear, but fostering has opened my eyes and changed our lives for the better.”
Essex County Council need to recruit 60 more foster carers every year to offer children safety, security and a nurturing home where they can thrive, and they are urging carers from all backgrounds to step forward. Carers are welcome from any age, sexuality, ethnicity and family type including LGBTQ+, married, single or retired. Currently, only 2.5 per cent of all Essex County Council’s foster carers are from the LGBTQ+ community.
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