Chris and Jane

A couple who helped to raise over 100 children have opened up about what they think is the “best part” of being a foster carer.

Chris and Jane, from Neath Port Talbot in Wales, have fostered more than 100 children over the course of 24 years.

While fostering isn’t without its challenges – foster parents may have to navigate challenging behaviours or childhood trauma – for Chris and Jane, the benefits outweigh any negatives.

“It is a journey – when you see the child coming in and you work really hard with that child, and when you see the outcome, it’s so rewarding,” Jane said.

Chris added: “A child’s life has been improved by coming to you, that’s the best part about being a foster carer.”

According to The Fostering Network, the number of children in care is continuing to rise each year. Over 100,000 children were in the care system in the UK in 2023.

Chris and Jane have opened up about how their social worker has “become a part of the family” in a bid to challenge misconceptions about social workers.

Gerald Walker has been the couple’s........

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