My Foster Family | Javid’s story

Javid’s background is in finance, but he wouldn’t think twice about going back to it now – he loves being a foster carer. Before joining Barking and Dagenham, he went to a lot of local authorities, but he chose Barking and Dagenham because the fostering team is open, honest and always here to help.

Could you open your heart and home to help improve the outcomes for local foster children? Three of Barking and Dagenham’s foster carers share the stories behind their foster families and reveals what it’s like to be a foster carer in this London borough.

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