A unique, urgent appeal has been launched to find a specialist foster carer for a little boy with a big, beautiful smile and complex needs.
Leicestershire County Council is looking for someone able to offer the skills, support and expertise to care for three-year-old ‘Toby*’
The right fostering family will need to have some relevant experience or a background of supporting young people with significant disabilities and/or complex needs. Additional support, training and professional development will be provided.
In return, they’ll have the chance to make a real difference in Toby’s life and his future. Toby will bring lots of fun and happiness to someone’s life especially as he enjoys listening to music and being outdoors.
Jane Moore, director of Children and Family Services at Leicestershire County Council, said: “At this point in his life three-year-old Toby needs longer term structure and stability.
“With love, care and help from a specialist fostering family he has a bright future ahead of him. We just need to find that right person.
“We’re urging anyone who is interested and has the skills, experience and commitment to contact us.”
As he has grown older, it has become apparent that Toby has significant developmental delays and is not currently meeting his developmental milestones. He really needs one-to-one care in an environment that meets his needs so he can thrive.
Due to this, he relies on being able to have a close connection with his carers and a trusting relationship which enables him to grow and explore in safety. He is a loving little boy who needs a lot of reassurance, consistency and stability to allow him to be happy and to thrive.
There is a generous financial support package, ongoing support and guidance available from the local authority to enable the best outcomes for Toby.
If you would like to discuss becoming Toby’s foster carer, or find out more about fostering in general for now or in the future, please email fostering@leics.gov.uk or call 0116 305 0505.
A dedicated webpage has also been created for people to register their interest.
The council is always keen to hear from people from all backgrounds and walks of life who feel they could provide a nurturing, safe and stable home as a foster carer for children.
To find out more, please visit our fostering webpage or attend a specialist pop-up event (drop in – no booking required) – Monday 18 August, 2:00 – 6:30pm, Hinckley Library.