Delrose Smith-Peart and Destiny, her foster child.
- Credit: Delrose Smith-Peart and John Peart
Foster carers in Newham have opened up about their experiences in a bid to encourage others to consider also helping a young person in need.
Delrose Smith-Peart and John Peart, who have fostered teenagers since 2012, took on their foster child Destiny when she was nine.
Delrose Smith-Peart and John Peart
- Credit: Delrose Smith-Peart and John Peart
As a former teacher and with experience mentoring troubled adolescents as part of her work at a bank, Delrose said fostering was the perfect fit for her. I can relate to teenagers and see past the barriers they might try to put in place,” she said.