22/07/2026
As a Foster Parent Recruitment Officer, I organise outreach efforts to raise awareness about fostering and support prospective foster parents through the application process. While I may not be a foster care worker, I have had the privilege of journeying alongside many foster families and hearing their stories over the years.
I am grateful to every foster parent who has shared their experiences so generously. Through conversations, interviews, and events, they have spoken openly about their motivations, challenges, joys, and sometimes even their tears. Their stories help others better understand what fostering truly means and encourage more families to consider whether they can play a part in supporting children in need.
I have also been fortunate to spend time with foster children at various activities. Some of my fondest memories are seeing them laugh freely, make new friends or excitedly share stories about school and life. In those moments, they are simply children being children. If I hadn't known their backgrounds, I would never have imagined that they are part of the system.
Getting to know foster families has shown me that fostering is not only about providing a safe home. It is about creating space for children to experience belonging, stability, and joy. It is found in the everyday moments: around the dinner table, in the celebration of small achievements, and even in the not-so-quiet moments.
To me, fostering means showing up for a child and family when they need support most, always with the child's best interests at heart.
Meijun, Boys' Town Fostering Services
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