21st August 2026
Rosie* is a gentle and affectionate little 3 year old girl with beautiful short, fair, curly hair and a sweet smile.
Rosie is significantly developmentally delayed. In recent months, Rosie has made excellent progress and is crawling, pulling herself up on furniture and standing on her tiptoes. Rosie loves to roll around on the floor.
Rosie follows a programme with exercises designed to encourage her mobility and muscle strength. Rosie is also delayed in her language and speech, her growth and her cognitive ability.
Rosie has a diagnosis of Methylmalonic Academia (MMA), a rare inherited metabolic disorder that affects her body’s ability to break down certain proteins and fats. As a result of her condition, Rosie is fed through a gastrostomy feeding tube (G-tube) which supplies nutrition directly to her stomach. Her carer will be provided with full training to safely prepare and administer her feeds and manage her equipment confidently.
Rosie enjoys sensory play and toys that light up or make sounds, which capture her attention and bring her joy. Rosie responds positively to calm, nurturing interactions from familiar carers. She reciprocates comfort and engagement through smiles, sounds and gestures.
The plan for foster care arises due to concerns about her weight loss and the need for close monitoring of her medical and feeding needs.
Rosie requires foster carers who are available full-time and able to provide consistent, round-the-clock care to meet her feeding schedule and adapt to her sleeping pattern, as she can be unsettled during the night and wake several times. Rosie is used to being around other children and enjoys their company, so a household with calm, understanding children could be positive for her.
While this is a full-time caring role, carers will receive some respite when Rosie is at school and during her family time sessions.
Rosie will benefit from carers who can provide patience, stability and skilled care to meet her complex health needs while maintaining the loving, affectionate environment she is familiar with.
A financial package will be provided in recognition of the required level of commitment for caring for Rosie.
Get in touch with us to find out more about Rosie. Call 0800 0720 137 or complete an online enquiry form.
*Name changed and stock image used to protect child’s identity.