MOTHER’S Day is a time for celebration, reflection, and gratitude. But for foster carers, it can also be a delicate balance of making the day special for the children in their care while also receiving love and appreciation for the important role they play in the child’s life.
Thurrock Council spoke to some of their very own foster carers from here in Thurrock about what Mother’s Day means to them.
Caroline’s blended family celebration
For Caroline Bernard, Mother’s Day is a joyful occasion where her foster children and her own daughters come together.
She said: “Mother’s Day is special for me because my growing blended family is all together. We enjoy dinner, go for walks with our dogs, and maybe watch a film. It’s all about being together, not just on this day but every day.”
Being a mother figure to her foster children is something Caroline cherishes deeply.
“I feel proud and grateful to give them a loving home filled with fun and laughter.”
While she embraces the joy of the Mother’s Day, and the role she plays in her foster child’s life, Caroline also makes sure that her foster children have the opportunity to recognise their birth mothers.
“I encourage them to buy a card and flowers, even if their contact day isn’t on Mother’s Day itself.”
