29th April 2025
Jamie* is a thoughtful and endearing 14 year-old boy. Jamie is 5ft 11 inches with light brown hair and blue eyes. Jamie has a lovely smile and is a chatty individual who engages in meaningful conversations. Jamie is capable of forming caring, nurturing relationships with the trusted adults in his life.
Jamie is an energetic individual who enjoys staying active. He enjoys playing football, going swimming and occasionally going to the gym. Jamie enjoys technology and spends time playing video games and watching YouTube. Occasionally, Jamie enjoys watching films and going to the cinema.
Jamie has good independent living skills. Jamie has cooked and prepared meals and appears to enjoy doing this. Jamie eats a varied diet and enjoys trying new foods. Jamie has good awareness of personal hygiene but does need some prompting with this.
Jamie has a diagnosis of ADHD but is not on any medication. He is currently in 4th year of secondary school and is attending a learning support unit. However, Jamie does attend several mainstream classes. Jamie is doing well in the school setting; however he can struggle with peer interaction and can lack age-appropriate social skills. Jamie is beginning to take more practical subjects which he shows more of an interest in. Due to Jamie’s lack of social skills Jamie can come across as outspoken at times.
Jamie will explore his feelings/emotions with adults when he builds trusting relationships with them. Jamie thrives in relationships where there are boundaries in place. Jamie needs to be placed in a caring, structured, loving environment. Jamie strives of having a structured routine where he is aware of his daily plans. Jamie can struggle with change of plans, however this is improving.
Jamie enjoys spending time with his family and it is hoped that his foster carer/s would support this. Jamie spends time with his mother from 2-3 days a week, however, requires support with their relationship. Jamie sees his baby brother (age 2) when he visits his mum. Jamie also has a twin who he sees up to three times a week also. Jamie also sees his extended family including his grandparent and aunties.
As Jamie’s foster carer/s you will receive an annual fee provided monthly, alongside fostering allowances to cover the cost of day-to-day expenses as well as ongoing social work support.
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*Name changed and stock image used to protect child’s identity.