8th April 2025
Alyan* (9) urgently needs a foster home. He has been in foster care for two and a half years along with his brother, Kamil* (7). They were placed on a short-term emergency placement in residential care whilst a foster home was sought and he continues to reside in residential care.
Alyan is a kind and sensitive boy who has a diagnosis of severe learning disability and Autism. He is of Irish/Pakistani heritage. He uses vocalization, pointing and leading adults to communicate what he wants. He is a very sensory seeking young boy and will seek out objects with rough, scrunch textures.
Alyan enjoys being on his own and will seek out areas where he is able to have his own space and time. When he wishes to, he will readily approach staff for comfort and enjoys receiving and giving hugs. He will climb up on the lap of staff members and cuddle in.
Alyan loves being outside on the trampoline or taking off his socks and shoes to feel the grass beneath his feet or splashing in puddles.
Alyan benefits from routine and structure. He can become frustrated and, at times, will hit out. When he becomes upset he can be calmed with soothing rubs to his arms and legs.
Alyan would be best suited to a two adult household. It is also preferable that any birth children at home are over the age of 11. There is an expectation that one foster carer would be at home and in recognition of this a professional fee is applicable for Alyan as well as monthly fostering allowances, access to a comprehensive range of training to equip you for your role (both pre and post-approval), and 24-hour social work support.
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*Names changed and stock image used to protect children’s identities.