Public profiles
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SUSAN & COLIN
(not their real names) are sister and brother with a close bond. Susan seems a confident and questioning child who likes to go swimming and attend basketball practice. Colin has a ready smile and cheeky sense of humour. He likes going to parks and playing on his bike and scooter.
CONNOR & ALFRED
are brothers with a close relationship. Connor is an outgoing, friendly and curious boy who enjoys drawing, playing with his K’NEX construction toys, cookery and playing on the computer. Alfred, known as Alfie, is an energetic and inquisitive little boy who likes to make noises and running commentaries, especially when playing with his cars and trains!
CHARLOTTE & CHARLIE
are close though sometimes competitive. Charlotte describes herself as “half girlie girl and half tomboy”. She can be engaging, but also challenging and strong willed at times. Charlie likes animals, especially cats, and drawing dinosaurs. He likes to get things ‘right’ and can become frustrated if he does not meet his own high standards.
HARVEY & CHARLIE
are half-brothers who have always lived together. They love outdoor play, board games and art. Harvey has bags of confidence and energy. He is good at climbing trees. Charlie is a bright and cheerful boy who always heads for the food table at parties! Harvey and Charlie now need to be adopted together.
LAURA & AARON
are sister and brother who have a significant attachment to each other and have always lived together. Laura enjoys gymnastics, playing in the park and going to the beach. Aaron enjoys going to the park and playing in the garden with his go-kart.
HARVEY
Age: 4 years
is an active little boy who enjoys playing outdoors. He is well co-ordinated and shows talent with a bat and ball. Harvey also enjoys sitting and drawing. He is gentle and has an easygoing temperament. Harvey had a difficult start to life, and will need carers who are patient and nurturing.
REUBEN & JADE
are half-brother and sister who have always lived together. Reuben loves dressing up as Spider-Man. He is bright and active and will give anything a try. Jade has lots of cuddly toys, which she likes to dress and make up stories about. She has a confident approach to life.
KANE
Age: 7 years
is described by his foster carers as having “a wonderful sense of humour…” They also say: “Kane is chatty and asks lots of questions...He’s learning to play the violin, attends Beavers, and an after-school sports club…[Kane is] popular at school and…really enjoys reading every night, when he cuddles up to one of his soft toys.”
ANDREW, ALLEN & RYAN
are brothers who share a close relationship. Andrew has grown into a confident, happy and chatty little boy who loves being around people. Allen is an agile, active and cheerful toddler who enjoys drawing and watching CBeebies. Ryan is a contented baby who likes to go out most afternoons to feed the ducks.
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JACK & CHANTELLE
are half-brother and sister who have a strong attachment. Jack is a bright, inquisitive child who enjoys reading. He needs consistency and encouragement when trying anything new, but is becoming more confident and relaxed. Chantelle is a boisterous and mischievous girl with a great sense of humour. She cannot wait to go to school and get homework!
FABIAN
Age: 2 years
has an affectionate, sensitive and caring nature. He brings fun and laughter into his foster home, especially when he makes funny faces! Fabian enjoys the company of other children and is happy to share his toys and food, and would even share his dummy if he was allowed to! He loves books, music, singing and dancing.
NIKITA
Age: 2 years
is a smiley, content and placid little girl. She is very affectionate and has made good attachments to her foster family. Nikita enjoys having baths, and is very animated when in water. She has microcephaly (small head and brain size). As a result, her gross, fine, motor and communication skills are currently delayed by approximately nine months.
JERMAINE
Age: 2 years
is full of character! He is inquisitive, active and sociable. Jermaine enjoys both outdoor and indoor play, listening to stories, and singing and dancing to music. His carer says he is a lovely boy and very bright. Jermaine is meeting all his developmental milestones and is learning very fast.
DAVID
Age: 7 years
loves to watch SpongeBob SquarePants and play with wrestling figures. He has some developmental delay following lack of care, but has made great progress since coming to live with his foster carers in Summer 2006. He has a lovely nature and everyone that meets him finds him endearing.
KEYANNA
Age: 1 year
likes to be carried and smiles when she feels the sun. Her carers feel that she has lots to give. Keyanna has a range of physical and learning disabilities and is likely to continue to need high levels of support as she gets older.
SHANE
Age: 2 years
is described as a happy, smiling, interactive little boy. He presents as alert and contented and loves being with people. Shane has a range of both physical and learning disabilities. He is likely to continue to need high levels of support as he gets older.
OLIVER
Age: 3 years
not his real name, is an affectionate little boy who likes football, remote-controlled cars and music. He is proud of his appearance and developing independent skills. Though initially shy around other children, he will interact with encouragement. Like children his age, Oliver can have tantrums though responds well to boundaries at nursery.
MARK
Age: 5 years
is a caring and well-liked child who enjoys swimming, puzzles, books, riding his bike and watching Bob the Builder. He is sociable and enjoys spending time with others. Mark has a mild to moderate learning disability and speech and language delay, but is making excellent progress, which is expected to continue in a stable and loving environment.
ROSINA
Age: 3 years
is a bright, engaging, extremely active and chatty little girl who enjoys a high level of individual attention. She loves music, dancing and reading books. Rosina has settled well with her foster family. She is developing well and has excellent speech. VIDEO CLIP AVAILABLE ONLINE!
SHEENA & LILY-MAE
are sisters who are emotionally close and enjoy one another’s company. They love craft activities and playing dolls and ‘house’. Sheena needs support to develop her confidence, but is beginning to develop enough self-confidence to rise to a challenge. Lily-Mae is a confident, gregarious, outspoken girl with a lovely sense of humour.
JAMARIO
Age: 2 years
is an affectionate, loving boy who is a pleasure to care for. He is settled and thriving. Jamario is keen on playing football, and also likes watching it on TV with his carers. He has moderate autism, and shows signs of developmental delay. When praised, Jamario gets excited and claps.
DANIEL
Age: 7 years
is a charming boy who likes going for walks, riding his bike, swimming, athletics, listening to music and looking at books. Daniel has a moderate learning disability, and currently attends a special unit at a mainstream school. He has made excellent developmental progress, and should continue to develop with the support of loving and stable family.
KIERON, AYSHA & KALUM
are brothers and sister who share a close relationship and need to stay together. Their foster carer says that they have settled well and made positive attachments. Kieron enjoys trips to Diggerland, Aysha loves dancing and dressing up, and Kalum likes football and trampolining.
OLIVER, MICHAEL & KEVIN
are described as lovable, affectionate, sociable and happy boys. Oliver is a chatty boy who likes to have fun. Michael is a very bright boy who learns quickly. Kevin presents as a calm and smiley little boy who particularly enjoys eating children’s yoghurts! They all need a lot of love, flexibility and attention.
JOSEPH
Age: 6 years
likes to be occupied and enjoys gardening and riding his beloved scooter. He has a good sense of fun and is talkative. Joseph became looked after in 2006 following lack of care. Joseph’s current foster carer has worked hard to support his social and emotional development and he is now more trusting and is forming attachments.
RHYS & ALYSHA
are half-brother and sister who share a very close relationship. They have also formed good relationships with their foster carers, with whom they have lived since becoming looked after in Autumn 2006. Rhys and Alysha are described by their carers as adorable children with a great sense of humour.
LEWIS
Age: 1 year
is a delightful, lively, engaging, fun and active child who responds to lots of stimulation. He enjoys exploring his environment and likes playing with toys, especially musical ones. Lewis is described by his foster carers as a sociable and happy child who is full of smiles.
AMADU & ADRIAL
are brother and sister who ideally need to be placed together. Amadu is a sociable and active little boy who enjoys the company of other children and spending time at his foster carers’ seaside caravan. Adrial is a contented and observant girl who always wants to be part of what is going on around her.
JAY
Age: 1 year
is an attentive child who enjoys being in his pushchair and rolling around the floor. He has Down’s syndrome and Hirschsprung’s disease, a condition that affects the bowel. Jay benefits from a high level of support, including a feeding regime, occupational therapy and speech therapy. His carers describe him as a content baby who is a joy to care for.
KYRSTI
Age: 2 years
is a real ‘angel’ and chatterbox. She loves singing, dancing, playing with dolls, looking at books, painting and swimming. Kyrsti has an inherited condition called beta-ketothiolase deficiency (BKD), which means that an enzyme needed to break down chemicals in the body is missing. Symptoms can be controlled or reduced with a special diet, and tend to reduce with age.
