Alexei* is a happy, bubbly, helpful and enthusiastic little boy; someone who presents as confident and well spoken. He enjoys going on the treadmill, engaging with pets, and playing basketball and badminton.

Alexei also enjoys being outdoors and prefers to play with girls and in groups. He is in good general health and has no problems settling down to sleep every night.

He enjoys school and is doing well, at school some additional resource support has been requested for emotional support for Alexei in the classroom as he has had a difficult few years, and to support his language development as English is not his first language.

Alexei can present as high energy and has been referred for an ADHD assessment. 

Among his hobbies is art, going on his scooter and he likes to go swimming.

Alexei has access with family members, which he enjoys. 

His older brother Ivan* is flourishing. A chatty and funny child, Ivan is settled in Ireland and will ‘dance around the kitchen putting his plate into the dishwasher to entertain others’. 

He is in good general health and is a sound sleeper and has a good diet. 

Ivan is good at Maths but struggles with English literacy and spelling. Resource support is currently being requested for him. 

Ivan is well liked amongst his peers who enjoy his sense of humour. He is very creative, enjoying drawing and he has a flair for art. He is a sensory learner, and he enjoys hands-on activities. He also loves nature and being outdoors.

Ivan is not currently engaged with therapeutic services. 

A kind child, Ivan likes helping out with animals and he loves playing electronic games. He has similar access arrangements to his brother.

For more information, please contact Tusla's national freephone fostering number 1800 226 771 or email tusla.fostering@tusla.ie. More details on Tusla fostering services can be found on www.fostering.ie