21st May 2026
Eddy* is still waiting for a loving foster home within the Northern area. Could you be the safe place he’s been hoping for?
Eddy is a 9‑year‑old boy with bright red hair, beautiful green-brown eyes, and a personality that fills a room. He is lovable, affectionate, and full of joy, and once Eddy trusts you, he will happily soak up your attention and share his world with you.
Eddy loves movement, and adores bouncing on the trampoline, swinging on the swing and his swivel seat. Eddy loves watching his favourite shows like Toy Story and In the Night Garden. Music and number are another source of happiness for Eddy, and he can be heard singing in his own wee way with joy and excitement. Baby Shark is guaranteed to lift his mood – and he really enjoys puzzles, numbers, letters and sensory play.
At his best, Eddy is cuddly and deeply affectionate, loves tickles, and enjoys close contact, deep‑pressure hugs, playful interaction and laughter. Eddy has an infectious personality that builds connections and reminds carers why they chose to care.
Understanding Eddy
Eddy has autism and a severe learning disability. Because of this, he can sometimes find the world overwhelming, particularly when routines change or when there is too much stimulation. When this happens, Eddy can become dysregulated and needs calm, patient adults to help him regulate again. Eddy has challenging behaviours and can display self-injurious behaviours. However, once clear and consistent boundaries are established and maintained, his behaviours settle.
What helps Eddy thrive is consistency, routine and structure, with clear, loving boundaries. When these are in place, Eddy becomes settled, happy and a real joy to care for. As Eddy is non-verbal, he benefits from carers who can stay steady during moments of challenge, recognising behaviour as communication, and warmly respond to him with firm clear direction.
Eddy communicates using his communication book and is great at showing carers what he wants by taking them by the hand. With consistency and encouragement, he continues to develop his communication skills. Eddy has an amazing understanding and intelligence.
Daily Life with Eddy
Eddy enjoys his food: favourites include burgers, pancakes, lasagne and chicken nuggets, chicken and pasta bake, and structured mealtimes help him feel secure. Skips (crisps) are a much-loved special treat.
Bedtime: is a positive part of Eddy’s routine. He goes to bed around 8pm, chooses his teddy and soft blanket, listens to a bedtime story and usually falls asleep within 15 minutes, sleeping well through the night.
Toileting: Eddy currently wears pull‑ups. He will take his carer by the hand to the bathroom when asked to change, and it is believed that with consistency and patience, Eddy could progress further with toileting.
Eddy attends a SEN school where he is well supported and settled, and it would be hugely beneficial for him to remain in this familiar learning environment.
He also has family time once a week with one of his parents and siblings, and carers will be supported around maintaining these important relationships.
The Home Eddy Needs
Eddy needs long‑term foster carers who can offer him stability.
He needs people who:
- Can offer patience, warmth and gentle resilience
- Understand and respond appropriately to behaviours that is communication
- Can provide structure, routine and consistent boundaries
- Can have fun, and run around the garden
- Are willing to commit long‑term even during challenges to promote his development
Eddy does not need perfection. He needs someone who sees past the challenges and recognises the loving boy underneath.
You Will Be Supported
Carers for Eddy will receive enhanced financial support, ongoing supervising social work support, with training and access to specialist advice. You will not be doing this alone – there is a strong professional network ready to support both Eddy and you.
Eddy is ready for a home where he can settle, grow and thrive. If you have space in your heart, patience in your approach, and the ability to offer consistency when things feel challenging, you could change the course of Eddy’s life.
If you would like to hear more about Eddy call 0800 0720 137, email us or complete our online enquiry.
*Name changed and stock image used to protect child’s identity