We’re happy you are happy!

What our carers think of St Christopher’s:

78% of foster carers who completed our survey in February 2010 said that they stayed with St Christopher’s because of the support, friendliness and professionalism of staff. There was also very high satisfaction with the day-to-day support and out-of-hours support offered.

What our looked after children think of St Christopher’s:

Those that responded to our survey overwhelmingly said they felt cared for (94%) and respected (87%) by their carers; they feel safe in their placement (100%) and that there was an adult they trusted to talk to when they had difficulties (100%).

Local Authority Supervising Social Workers:

"I have been delighted to have worked with Sally in this case and would not hesitate to place further children and young people with her. I appreciate this was a difficult young person with complex issues but in my opinion Sally has done an excellent job, particularly as this was her first placement! I would like to convey my thanks to her for her hard work and wish her every success in the future!"
(London Borough of Havering).

"Sammy is really good at taking care of Mary, she encourages her to do her homework. Sammy is a really good carer, who shows diligence and care for Mary’s safety."
(London Borough of Lambeth)

Comments from birth children:

"The best thing about my parents’ fostering is celebrating lots of Birthdays and eating chocolate cake!"
(Amy, birth child)

"Mary plays with me and she talks to me a lot she is just like a sister to me!"
(Francis, fostered child).

"What I like best about having foster children living with us, is meeting and looking after new children."
(Tony, birth child).

Comments from looked after children about their experience with St Christopher’s Fostering:

"The best thing about my Foster carer, is she really cares about me. She always asks me where I am going and when  I’ll be back and she respects me, and shows me the importance of self-respect because she loves me."
(Joy, fostered child).

"The best thing about St Christopher’s is we all understand each other and live happily together, by accepting each other the way we are during good and bad periods."
(Toby, fostered child).

"I am very happy in my foster home, even if we are not family by blood, we live as a family and will continue to be like that forever, even after I leave home."
(Rashid, fostered child).