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I know we can get through it together.<\/li><li><strong>Inspire me<\/strong>&nbsp;to get involved with sport, music and other activities I enjoy. This really helps to build my self-esteem.<\/li><li><strong>Keep your promises<\/strong> to be honest, to listen to me and to build my trust in you.<\/li><li><strong>Are a good communicator<\/strong> and fight for my rights whilst encouraging me to have a say in decisions that affect me.<\/li><li><strong>Provide support<\/strong> so we can learn together as a family.<\/li><li><strong>Give me<\/strong>&nbsp;one-on-one time &#8211; remember you are important to me!<\/li><li><strong>Are able to put<\/strong> yourself in my shoes, whilst remembering to meet my needs.<\/li><li><strong>Keep me informed<\/strong> about important decisions that are made about me.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do you agree? What do you expect from your foster carer? Share your thoughts below!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About the author<br>\nVoices of Care, Coventry. Thanks to the teenagers from Coventry&#8217;s Voices of Care children in care council for writing this and allowing us to share it on IMO.<br>\nView the original poster here:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/imohub.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Coventry-Voices-of-Care-Dear-foster-carer-poster.pdf\">Coventry Voices of Care &#8211; &#8216;Dear foster carer&#8217; poster<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear foster carer, I like it when you\u2026 Are there for me&nbsp;and welcome me as part of your family. Are a good listener and take a real interest in my life, have a sense of humour, smile and have fun with me. 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