Sometimes, the biggest decisions start with a quiet moment of recognition. For Alison and Michael, their journey to fostering started online. After months of conversations and consideration, Alison spotted Origins Foster Care during a scroll and reached out. Within 24 hours, she was on the phone with our Marketing & Recruitment Coordinator, Eithne Larkin. It was right then – after the call – that she knew they’d found their partner for fostering.
“Eithne is the warmest, nicest lady you could ever meet… she had so much information that my mind was blown in that hour and a half,” Alison shared.
That first call wasn’t just informative... it was transformational:
I got off the phone and rang Michael and said, "This is it. This is who we’re going with."
From there, every step of the process only confirmed their choice. Whether it was Denise, Laura, or other team members, Alison and Michael felt welcomed, respected, and supported. "Everybody in Origins is just so lovely, and it’s a lovely little family-oriented company," Alison added.
At Origins, fostering isn’t just about systems or paperwork, it’s about people. The real people and families that support children in care. We believe in creating genuine relationships, where the support offered is real, warm, and deeply personal for each and every foster carer and their families.
And looking back at their journey, Alison had this to say about choosing Origins:
It was the best decision we ever made.
Are you thinking about fostering but unsure where to begin? Alison and Michael started by clicking a link. You can too. At Origins, we walk with you from the very first enquiry. Whether you’re still exploring or ready to begin, our team is here to listen, support and guide, just as we did for Alison and Michael.
If you'd like to learn more about becoming a foster carer with Origins, you can check out one of the links below to take your next step:
→ Learn more about the supports Origins provides every foster carer
→ Explore our Become a Foster Carer page to see how you can get started fostering
→ Join one of our upcoming online Fostering Info Sessions
→ Or Apply Online to Become a Foster Carer if you're ready to take the next step
Reach out for any questions and enquiries. A member of our fostering team will get back to you as soon as possible.
