The new John Lewis Christmas advert has sparked an emotional response from viewers, as the retailer shared the heartwarming journey of a couple preparing to welcome a foster child to their home. While it left many viewers teary, for foster parents like Trevor Elliott, the message was particularly powerful.
By the age of 25, the former youth worker was one of the UK’s youngest foster carers – decades far below the average age of a first time fosterer who is aged between 45 to 54. Strangers found it 'unbelievable' that a young man would become a fosterer, rather than spend his time out partying.
But his mates understood his choice - and Trevor says he never looked back, as his line of work has proven to be life-changing, both for him and for the children he's cared for.
