Below are profiles of children and young people across Northern Ireland currently in need of a safe, stable and loving home. This page is updated regularly so please check back.
If you think you could offer a positive and nurturing environment and make a difference to a child in need, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.
*Please note, names have been changed and stock images used to protect identity.
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Ryan (6), South Eastern Area
Ryan* is six years old with brown hair and bright blue eyes. He has a great sense of humour and is a sociable little boy who is effortlessly stylish!Ryan enjoys the outdoors, riding his bike and scooter, as well as activities such as swimming and gymnastics and definitely has a natural ability for sports. He also loves music and has expressed an interest in playing an instrument. Ryan loves animals too and is learning to horse-ride.
Everyone that knows Ryan, whether involved in his care or his teachers, are all very fond of him and want him to have a long-term foster home where he can feel happy, safe and cared for.
Ryan’s early life experiences have been difficult for him and he is still learning to understand his emotions and form trusting adult relationships. He needs to live with two foster carers, ideally within the South Eastern area, who can confidently support him with his emotions and take a therapeutic approach to his care. Training and support will be provided to help Ryan’s foster carers meet all of his needs. Ryan would be best placed in a home where he is the only young child.
The stability of a long-term foster home would benefit Ryan in all areas of his life by offering him a safe and loving home without worrying about any more moves. Ryan has built positive relationships with his current carers, however his living arrangements are only temporary so a more permanent plan for his care is needed.
Ryan has four siblings whom he sees regularly and they are important to him. Ryan will continue to have family time, supported by social services.
Financial remuneration available in addition to fostering allowances.
Contact us to register your interest or find out more.
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Alyan (9) & Kamil (7) - siblings, South Eastern Area
Alyan* and Kamil* are two Irish/Pakistani brothers who urgently need a foster
home. They have been in foster care for two and a half years. They were placed on a short-term emergency placement in residential care whilst a foster placement was sought and continue to reside in residential care.Alyan (9)
Alyan is a kind and sensitive boy who has a diagnosis of severe learning disability and Autism. 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.
Kamil (7)
Since coming in to care Kamil has made brilliant progress in regards to his overall abilities. He has been diagnosed with not having a learning disability, however, remains below average in regards to his learning, speech and understanding. It is anticipated that with continued nurturing his progress will continue and he will meet his full potential. His Statement of Educational Needs is currently being reviewed.
Kamil has a brilliant smile that lights up his eyes; he is a very busy, inquisitive and happy young boy, who has a good sense of self and of his likes and dislikes. He enjoys spending time with staff and other young people taking part in fun activities. He enjoys shopping, playing games and reading books. He is curious about everything and has a great imagination.
The stimulation and encouragement that Kamil has received in placement has seen him progressing in behaviour, speech, confidence and independence.
Kamil may need you to spot when he is becoming too excited or frustrated. He loves positive praise. He needs help to assess common dangers. He can risk assess but can also get caught up in the moment and may run toward something he wants or run thinking you are going to chase him. He has responded well to a calm approach and has learned better ways to communicate.
Given their bond as brothers we really want to keep Alyan and Kamil together. Ideally they would be best suited to having separate bedrooms as their needs are very different, but sharing a bedroom can be explored.
Alyan and Kamil 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 each child 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.
Are you interested in offering Alyan and Kamil a forever home?
Come along to our ‘Til I Grow Up information event to find out more:
📅Thursday 25 April 2024
🕡6.30pm – 8.30pm
📍Crowne Plaza Hotel, 117 Milltown Rd, Shaw’s Bridge, Belfast, BT8 7XP
To register for this event, call us on 0800 0720 137 or email your details to info@fostering.hscni.net
*Names changed and stock image used to protect children’s identities.
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