21 year old Aisha came into foster care when she was 10 years old.
What are you doing now?
I am in my final year of university studying to be a Social Worker. I also works as a sessional member of staff for the council supervising family time and as a play worker and was one of Gateshead's first Care Experienced Young Ambassadors.
How have your foster carers supported you?
My carers made me feel part of their family and gave me a safe, happy home environment, where they believe in me. This meant I could achieve my goals.
How have Gateshead Council Children's Services support you?
They have supported me as any good parent does. Before I turned 18, I was worried about what would happen, fostering supported me to stay with my carers until I was 21 and they understood what my foster family meant to me.
What are your plans for the future?
In the future I plan to qualify as a social worker, have a nice home with my own family (and to make loads of money!).
What advice would you give to other children in care about the future?
Work hard - put your head down and do as well as you can at school - believe in yourself! You can achieve your goals! Utilise all the support you can get.
