Children needing families
We are currently looking for loving, permanent homes for several children, some of whom are listed here. You can read more details about Hayden, Luke, Tina and Michael here.
If you would like to talk to us about offering a home to one of these children, please call us on 020 7520 2880 or 2881.
Hayden - age over 2½
Hayden is just over 2½ years old and white British in origin. He is an alert, healthy and bouncy boy who is cheerful and sociable. Some uncertainties do remain about his future development. He lived with his mother for his first 12 months and she certainly tried hard to look after him. However, she had a sad childhood herself and continuing emotional problems and it appears that Hayden was exposed to excessive alcohol during her pregnancy.
Since September 2006 Hayden has been living with his current foster carers and has developed good routines and attachments. He likes a cuddle from time to time, particularly if he falls, as he is 'loose-jointed' so can be careless or clumsy walking. However, he can initiate play and happily kicks a ball around!
Hayden is a very independent little boy who can dress himself and feed himself. He does have a lack of appetite control which has to be carefully managed. If his behaviour deteriorates he can be easily distracted. On some afternoons Hayden goes to nursery, which he enjoys. His hearing and vision seem fine and he enjoys singing and watching DVDs. He can use either hand for scribbling and now pretend-plays, toy telephone chats and is interested in shape puzzles.
Hayden’s speech is improving all the time and he now speaks in sentences and can make his needs understood. He receives speech therapy and physiotherapy and is supported by a paediatrician who says he has made significant progress and needs to build on this to reach his full potential.
With the right attention and stimulation Hayden will continue to make great strides. He will also need time to get to know new people and routines in his life. Hayden requires a family where he can belong that will delight in giving him the time, love, enthusiasm and energy he needs. He would need to be a member of their household, at least into his early adulthood. He may also need indirect or 'letterbox' contact of some sort with his siblings, who have been adopted, and also with his mother.
Hayden needs a one or two parent adoptive family; preferably where he is the youngest child in the household, and he needs to be looked after at home when not at day care or school. A single carer would need a good support network and limited other demands. Could this be you?
Maybe you'd like to know more about Hayden, so if the answer is 'yes' or even 'maybe', please contact Chris on 020 7520 2881. Financial support and other support needs will be explored further with any potential family.
Luke - age almost 3
Luke (3 years old in June) is slim, blue-eyed and white UK. His carers describe him as “a joy to care for” and “very giving”. He has developmental delay, with moderate coordination and muscle tone problems, but now feeds himself. Luke is unsteady on his feet but picks himself up without crying. Luke is very mobile and active but has not developed any speech yet and it is difficult to assess his verbal understanding. He goes to nursery every day where he receives speech therapy. He also has physiotherapy and is supported by a paediatrician and an ophthalmologist. Based on the paediatrician’s opinion in October 2007, Luke had been exposed to excessive alcohol during pregnancy.
Luke has poor concentration at the moment but enjoys having a book read to him. He is alert and has a natural curiosity. He is smiley, affectionate and cheerful and has quickly discovered his love for chocolate & musical toys. Luke likes cuddles and one-to-one attention. He has developed a good attachment with his carers, particularly the foster mother, and loves the company of other children or young people.
Luke is used to a busy family life and, although he is constantly on the go during the day, he has a regular routine and sleeps soundly during the night. Luke requires maximum stimulation and a carer with a lot of energy. We are looking for somebody who could take care of Luke as a member of their household for at least the next 25 years.
Luke is likely to need contact of some sort with his older brother.
Financial support and other support needs will be explored further with any potential family. If you would like to know more about Luke please contact Chris on 020 7520 2881.
Tina - age 4
Tina is 4 years old. She is a vivacious and lively little girl who is full of life. She is gregarious and is constantly on the go. Tina enjoys playing with her kitchen, her teddie bear and watching Sponge Bob. Tina is a tall, slim, healthy girl of dual white British and Sri Lankan heritage. Tina is currently living with foster carers, but she needs a family where she can belong.
Tina has global development delay, but despite her learning difficulties, she is a very independent little girl who can dress herself and initiate play. Her speech is delayed but she does string words together and can make her needs understood by those around her.
In the morning, Tina goes to nursery. She enjoys these times and likes to interact with the other children. Tina is a child who is making steady progress and, with the right attention and stimulation, will continue to make great strides.
Tina needs an adoptive family. Could this be you?
If you would like to hear more please contact Paula on 020 7520 2881.
Michael - age 6 1/2
Michael is 6 years and 6 months old. He has a lovely smile and a kind personality. He is a tall slim healthy boy of dual white British, Caribbean heritage. Michael has been looked after by the local authority since he was born, but he needs a family where he can know that he belongs.
Michael has an autistic spectrum disorder and attends a special school where he is doing very well. He has friends in school and relates well to adults. He can be difficult at times but responds well to firm boundaries and re-direction to a new activity. He can be controlling towards other children and needs a family with children older than he is. He is happy to share but perhaps not his Thomas the Tank Engine toys which are his favourites.
Michael needs a permanent family. Could this be you?
If you would like to hear more please contact Marilyn on 020 7520 2881.