10/09/2026
✨ In celebration of , we are sharing stories from the fostering community and this time we are back with more snapshots of Lucas!*
Lucas is a bright and sociable seven-year-old who entered foster care after experiencing harsh physical punishment by his natural family.
While adjusting to foster care, he was diagnosed with ADHD, and his foster parents faced challenges supporting his impulsive behaviours at home and in school. With guidance from Epworth’s Foster Care team and the Centre for Positive Recovery (CPR), they learned trauma-informed strategies to understand Lucas’ experiences and respond to his needs with empathy and consistency. Lucas also received support to develop emotional regulation skills and learn protective behaviours to better manage his impulses.
Today, his foster parents look back on their journey with gratitude, and Lucas enjoys spending time with foster parents at the playground or fixing puzzles together at home.
Every child deserves the chance to heal and thrive in a nurturing home environment.
If you are interested to find out more about fostering, contact Epworth Foster Care at [email protected] (email) or 9119 8711 (WhatsApp).
*Not his real name