Fostering target brings hope for thousands of children | Letter

2026-02-17 - 18:03

I have seen first-hand how rewarding fostering can be, and I highly recommend it, writes Dr Krish Kandiah Re your editorial (The Guardian view on fostering: reform is welcome, but excess profits must be tackled, 10 February), I’ll never forget the midnight feast that nobody ate. Four children sat shellshocked in my lounge, having just been removed from their home. They didn’t know or trust us. We tried our best to make them feel comfortable with cookies, doughnuts and crisps, but it would take several days before they were ready to tuck into treats. Fostering has been one of the biggest privileges for my wife and me over the past 20 years. Against the background of unimaginable trauma and being let down by those who should have been caring for them, we have seen how children receiving consistent and persistent love, support and compassion can begin to rebuild their lives. Continue reading...