Titled ‘My Foster Life’ the poem gives a powerful insight into G’s experiences, from the uncertainty of entering care to finding stability, joy and belonging in a caring home.
Care Day is a celebration of children and young people with care experience.
My Foster Life
I’m nervous, I’m anxious, everything’s strange,
My sisters are with me, but it’s still a change
These people are strangers, I feel so scared,
I wouldn’t be here if only they cared.
The rules are different, this life is new,
Things used to be bad, but it’s all I knew,
It seems to get easier every day,
Here, for a football team I get to play.
In foster care I don’t have to move school,
And I think the food is really cool,
I don’t have to move, and I love the days out,
At Christmas time, they went all out.
One year later, its decision time,
And we will stay in care full time,
They found a family for us all,
Altogether we had a ball.
Foster care is scary, but you need to stay strong,
Eventually you will find where you belong,
I love my new family, and they love me,
Each day is awesome and filled with glee.
Cllr Jane Tremlett, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Services and Children and Families, said:
“G’s poem is a reminder of the strength and bravery of children and young people in foster care and the vital role foster carers play in their lives.
“We’re incredibly grateful to G for sharing his journey with us and hope his poem inspires others to consider fostering. By opening their hearts and homes, our foster carers make such a difference in the lives of children and young people across Carmarthenshire.”
If you feel inspired by G’s journey, consider becoming a foster carer with Foster Wales Carmarthenshire. For more information, or to make an enquiry, contact the council via the following link.
[Lead image: Carmarthenshire County Council]
