Chrysalis Care was established in 1997 by a couple who fostered for more than 15 years, determined to provide high quality foster care for children and young people.

The main office is in Bexley, with foster carers across London and Home Counties including Kent, Essex and Bedfordshire.

One of their foster carers had wanted to foster for a long time and reflects upon what led her to finally apply.

At the time, her routine was settled in caring for her children, their home, being a wife and “lunching and going to the gym”. As she stated: “There’s only so many times you can go to the gym and go to lunch!”

She had experienced early loss of significant people and reflected upon what SHE would like to be remembered for - she was determined that she would have to give something that was invaluable to others.

A year on, she is doing just that, giving a home to two children who really needed someone to make that decision to offer something that will be remembered.

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In 2015, it was estimated that a further 8,600 foster carers are needed. Could YOU be one of them? If so, Chrysalis Care needs you. As a Chrysalis Care foster carer, you are trained to care for children and young people from all backgrounds and circumstances, including 24-hour on-call advice and guidance.

You don’t need to be married, don’t need a large property but do need a spare bedroom and plenty of warmth in your heart.

There isn’t a specific age to foster, although you need to have a zest for life to provide for the leisure and social needs of the child or young person.

If you want to hear more, contact Chrysalis Care on 0208 2982800, email info@chrysaliscare.org or visit www.chrysaliscarefostering.org