Success Stories
Stories of Life Changers who have thrived with Compass
From Nursing to Fostering: Yvette’s Story
When Yvette looks back over her life, caring for others has always been at its heart. What she never expected was a career she loved would quietly leading her towards another calling, one that would shape the lives of countless children and families for more than two decades. Read More
From Survival Mode to a Secure Future: Lisa’s Story
For a long time, Lisa’s world was measured in suitcases. By the time she was eight years old, she had already moved between several different foster homes, developing a perspective on life that was far too heavy for a child to carry. To Lisa, "home" wasn't a permanent place; it was a temporary stop. Read More
Retired Nurse to Foster Carer: Karen’s Story of Supporting Asylum-Seeking Children
Since 2018, Karen has been a much-valued part of the Compass Fostering community. Her journey is one shaped by lifelong compassion and a steady commitment to creating safety, belonging, and hope for young people who need it most. Read More
Can You Foster as a Single Person? Alison’s Story
Alison always knew she wanted to foster. After losing her husband, she found the courage to take the step she’d dreamt about for years, finally. Today, she’s a solo foster carer in Wales, and although she says she’s “a little bit older than everybody else”, fostering has brought her joy, purpose, and a new sense of family. Read More
Ex-Police Inspector Found Purpose in Fostering
After more than two decades in the MET working as a police Inspector, Robert Morgan never imagined he would one day become a foster carer. Yet, looking back, every step of his career, from serving on the front line to mentoring young people, helped prepare him for the life-changing role he now holds alongside his wife, Ann. Read More
Single Male Foster Carer: Ian’s journey
For Ian, fostering was a dream held quietly for many years, the kind of hope that stays with you, even when life gets busy. Three years ago, living in Wales and at a stage of life where many people begin to slow down, he finally permitted himself to pursue it. Today, he is a single foster carer with Compass, changing a young person’s life in ways big and small. Read More
A Journey of Impact: Rachel’s Three Lives of Care
Every child needs someone in their corner, and for single foster carer Rachel, that has been the quiet thread running through every chapter of her life. From teaching maths to standing beside victims of trauma in the police, she has always gravitated toward roles where compassion makes all the difference. Read More
Lesa and John: Retired Police to Fostering Heroes
Lesa and John spent decades serving their community, Lesa as a police dispatcher for 24 years, and John as a police officer and dog handler for 30. It was in the police force that they first met, united by a shared instinct to protect and care for others. They never imagined that one day this instinct would lead them into fostering. Read More
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