SAFE, NURTURING CARE... Foster carers Megan and Brenton support strong connections with birth families, helping children feel loved, secure and proud of who they are.
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FOSTER carers play an extraordinary role in the lives of children in care — not only by providing a safe and nurturing home, but also by helping children maintain meaningful connections with their biological families.
This work is both compassionate and critical.
Children in foster care often experience a sense of loss and identity confusion.
Staying connected to their birth families — through visits, phone calls, letters, or shared stories — helps preserve their sense of self and cultural identity.
Foster carers who actively support these connections help children understand their roots, which is essential for emotional development and long-term wellbeing.
When children see that their foster carers respect and value their biological families, it reinforces a sense of belonging and reduces feelings of divided loyalty.
This can lead to better emotional outcomes and a more positive experience in care.
Uniting Country SA foster carers Megan and Brenton are a great example of how successful birth family contact can be.
The children in their care have regular contact with their biological family, enjoying celebrations, get-togethers, and sharing excitement in their achievements.
The birth family deeply appreciates Megan and Brenton’s commitment to ensuring the children know they are still loved by their birth family — even when they can’t live together.
The dedication, empathy and resilience of foster carers like Megan and Brenton in supporting these connections cannot be overstated.
They are not just caregivers — they are bridges between past and future, helping children navigate complex emotions with dignity and hope.
Their work is a testament to the power of love, patience and the belief that every child deserves to feel connected, understood and valued.
Uniting Country SA thanks Megan and Brenton for their tireless commitment, and all their foster carers who provide safe, nurturing care to children and young people unable to live safely at home.
If you think you can provide a safe home for a child and want to know more about foster care, visit ucsa.org.au/foster-care.
