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Our foster carers are helping children in care to unlock their full potential. Christine fostered Cody, who's now studying to become a chef.
Cody's foster mum helped him find his passion for food
"When I was younger I used to watch Junior Bake Off," remembers Cody. "My foster mum Christine and I would cook dinner together. She has encouraged me to get stuck in, I'm learning about different food cultures."
Now Cody has big ambitions for a career as a chef
Christine fostered Cody when he was 13 years old.
"13 year old me wouldn't be doing anything, I would have just stayed in my room." remembers Cody. "But now I’m actually making something of myself, which I wouldn’t have done if I stayed with my parents.
I’m studying Level 2 Hospitality at college and I would love to be a Head Chef one day. I’m saving up to open my own restaurant by the time I’m 30.
I’m making myself proud and I’m believing in myself, I know I can prove people wrong."
Cody knows he can rely on support from his foster family
"She helps me get through it all, If I get stuck on anything I can ask her."
Cody's foster mum Christine is very proud of Cody too.
"Since coming to us, he's grown in confidence and self esteem. He's doing exceptionally well in college, and I'm really so proud of him."
Other children have shared how their foster families have changed their lives too
Sue and Ray fostered Tom, who's now an aspiring neuroscientist. Tom shares his story of how his foster parents encouraged him. If you could make a difference to a young person's life too, get in touch to find out more.