What is adoption and foster care like
in the UK today? Young Video Nation contributors share their personal
experiences in these short films made for the Â鶹Éç's .
01 July 2007 ELFIE Sarah
3.02 mins
Sarah came into foster care four years ago, after the death of her father.
She's found that being fostered is not how she expected it to be.
01 July 2007 FOSTER
SISTER Hannah & Thomas
2.18 mins
Hannah and her brother Thomas have a foster sister. They think it's a really
good idea to welcome cared-for children into their home.
01 July 2007 NEW
BEDROOM Megan & Millie
1.24 mins
Megan and Millie's parents are foster carers. They take us on a tour of
the house and show us where Millie's new bedroom will be.
01 July 2007 STICK
TOGETHER Jonathan
3.06 mins
Life isn't always easy when your family fosters children - especially when
you end up being the only boy in the house.
01 July 2007 SIMON'S
STORY Simon
1.40 mins
Simon was three when he came to live with his foster carer, and has been
with the same foster family for nearly seventeen years.
01 July 2007 VICTORIA
IN FOSTER CARE Victoria
2.27 mins
Victoria has been in foster care for 18 months. She feels it's important
for carers to listen and understand.
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