Sophie's Story
Sophie was referred to KidsAid when she was 13 to address the physical, emotional, and domestic abuse she experienced in her early childhood.
Read a selection of personal stories and insights from KidsAid, offering a personal view of the children and young people we have helped in the East Midlands over recent years.
Sophie was referred to KidsAid when she was 13 to address the physical, emotional, and domestic abuse she experienced in her early childhood.
Tom was referred to KidsAid at 14, facing permanent school exclusion due to frequent, volatile outbursts driven by emotions he couldn’t understand or control.
Zac was referred to KidsAid at the age of 7, as his carers were struggling to manage his behaviour, and his placement was at risk of breaking down.
Kelly was 5 when she was referred to KidsAid, after her mother became concerned about the changes she was noticing in her daughter.
When Sandy first contacted KidsAid, she was seeking support for her 4-year-old son, Toby, who had witnessed domestic abuse. However, during Toby’s assessment, it became clear that Sandy was also deeply affected and in need of therapeutic support.
Jake, an 8-year-old boy, was referred to KidsAid by his mother due to behavioural changes following his parents’ separation.