Our proudest moment after becoming foster parents

HAVING the children walk us into the registry office and be a big part of our day, was just amazing.

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This, the proudest memory shared by Michael and his husband Liam, since becoming foster carers for Rochdale Borough Council more than four and a half years ago.

Reliving this special moment during national awareness campaign Foster Care Fortnight, the happy couple had only been fostering two siblings for a short while when they tied the knot in 2021.

However, it’s clear how much they both already meant to the young brother and sister as Michael recalled their special day.

“When they announced we were married, they were both in tears,” he said.

“They absolutely loved the whole day and for us, that was just the best moment ever.

“They hadn't met everyone in our lives at that point, so I remember our little girl running round everywhere and introducing herself to everybody, it was so lovely to see.”

As a gay couple, Michael and Liam have always wanted to be parents and when they first got together in 2019, they were both set on supporting young people via the fostering route.

“I’m from a background which wasn’t brilliant as a kid, so I just wanted to make a difference,” Michael added.