Sharnie and Zak

Becoming Foster Carers in the East Midlands

Sharnie and Zak, 12 May 2025 - Foster care

Sharnie and Zak's story We’re Sharnie and Zak, and we’re new foster carers with Foster for East Midlands Councils. We live in Nottinghamshire with our young daughter, and this year, we began our fostering journey after years of talking about …

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