Dylan, from Newtownabbey, is a single foster carer who looks after teenagers with disabilities on a
short-term basis.
Approved last year, he has always wanted to foster but wasn’t sure if he could foster as a single person. Having taken the initial step to find out about fostering he embarked on a journey and hasn’t looked back.
For anyone considering becoming a foster carer Dylan says: “Go for it! I thought about fostering from a very young age and recently turned my motivation into reality. Don’t rule yourself out because you don’t think you are a stereotypical foster carer.
I have worked with young people for years and I’m glad I can now use those skills to provide support and security to young people who need a home. Go along to your local HSC NI Foster Care information session and learn more about what fostering involves, and don’t forget to have fun along the way.”