Our Story: Jeannette & Paul
Jeannette Embley used to work as a Prisoner Officer, she continually saw children come in and out to see their parents on visiting days and wished she could help. When husband Paul's job as a plastics plant manager was relocated from England to Wales she decided to leave the prison service and become a foster carer with Pathway Care. They now live in South Wales with their grown up daughter and four foster children.
"I'd seen children visiting in prison. It really highlighted that they were innocent victims and that I could do something" Jeanette recalled.
Five years later her and husband Paul who now runs a removal business have fostered eleven children.
"The best thing is seeing the progress these children make," Paul said. "We are fortunate because we're able to give them some stability and a chance in life"
"I do find it hard when children leave" Jeanette admitted, but "I have to remember that they have families of their own. It was very upsetting when the first child left after 18 months" she said. "They went to live with their grandparents, we still keep in touch though"
"Pathway Care provide us with fantastic training and support, you're not left on your own. It's hard to comprehend what some of these children have been through. Once they have stability and routine it can really help."
"We're not here to replace there mums and dads we're a bridge and we do have contact with their parents."
