![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/weve-fostered-over-30-kids-and-we-couldnt-imagine-life-without-them/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1_fosterJPG.jpg&description=Foster carers Jane and Christopher Cook have taken in more than 30 children over the course of their fostering journey - and say they couldn't imagine life without the kids around A couple who have fostered over 30 children have described their experience as 'like running a small hotel' - but say they truly value being able to make a difference. Over the course of nearly three decades, Jane Cook and Christopher Hall say they have 'lost count' of how many children they've taken into their homes. Each child they foster has unique needs, but all come to Jane and Christopher's home when they have no other options. The couple from Sutton Coldfield, who have two biological children of their own, have been fostering in Birmingham since 1996 and consider it a 'way of life.' They are passionate advocates for young people and have nurtured children with a variety of complex needs by providing them with a loving home when they need it most. Jane and Christopher were last week nominated for a British Empire Medal, an honour they describe as 'huge.' Despite the challenges that come with fostering, they say they 'couldn't imagine life without their foster kids.' Jane told Birmingham Live: "It's a full-time job, our children accompany us wherever we go. When we got married, seven of our children joined us on our honeymoon. "Our lives revolve around the kids - it's all-consuming but they're all such great company. " Christopher added: " Kids come into care for all sorts of reasons, many come to us with a lot of trauma. Some kids we take in have had multiple placement and adoption breakdowns so we're their last resort. Considering where they've come from, they're all amazing young people.' Christopher and Jane's paths crossed over three decades ago at All Saints' Hospital in Winson Green, where they both served in the psychiatry unit. In 1996, the duo decided to dedicate their lives to foster care. "We used to accommodate many children with severe special needs or challenging behavi){kind=link}
Foster carers Jane and Christopher Cook have taken in more than 30 children over the course of their fostering journey – and say they couldn’t imagine life without the kids around
A couple who have fostered over 30 children have described their experience as ‘like running a small hotel’ – but say they truly value being able to make a difference.
Over the course of nearly three decades, Jane Cook and Christopher Hall say they have âlost count’ of how many children they’ve taken into their homes. Each child they foster has unique needs, but all come to Jane and Christopher’s home when they have no other options.
The couple from Sutton Coldfield, who have two biological children of their own, have been fostering in Birmingham since 1996 and consider it a ‘way of life.’ They are passionate advocates for young people and have nurtured children with a variety of complex needs by providing them with a loving home when they need it most.
Jane and Christopher were last week nominated for a British Empire Medal, an honour they describe as ‘huge.’ Despite the challenges that come with fostering, they say they ‘couldn’t imagine life without their foster kids.’ Jane told Birmingham Live: “It’s a full-time job, our children accompany us wherever we go. When we got married, seven of our children joined us on our honeymoon.