Reegan

Reegan is three-years-old and sometimes also known as the Incredible Hulk because he loves being a super strong, super hero.

His favourite thing to do is make believe.  He can sit for hours if you will make up fun games and use silly voices to make him giggle and let his imagination soar! Though don’t forget, he is also a superhero so he might end up getting a bit enthusiastic, ready to save the world! He also likes making creations with play doh, or seeing how far he can zoom his cars and trucks.

Reegan can be quiet when you first meet him. He will look for his trusted grown up for a cuddle and reassurance and then he’ll be ok.

From what we know, Reegan has experienced some attentive care in his very early life, however leading up to him becoming looked after, he has had some really sad, scary and difficult times in the care of his birth parents. 
Reegan is a beautiful, sweet and affectionate little boy who brings so much joy to those caring for him, whilst also being a vulnerable little boy who has experienced trauma and needs to have compassionate, sensitive grown ups who can help him to feel safe, to support big, scary and sad feelings and help him to continue to enjoy and feel secure as a child growing up. 

Reegan’s foster parent adores him.  Her face lights up when she talks about or plays with him, describing how much she and her whole family adore him, how he is such a typical three year old boy. 

She also recognises his experiences before coming to live with her and talks of the importance of parents who can build insight into how to communicate with him, and help him to feel safe and supported through play, patience and compassion. 

Reegan’s social worker says she often thinks about him when she’s not with him. He has such a sweet character and giggle and finds so much wonder in play and make believe. Spending time with him is a privilege and allows you to have fun and be a child again. 

Reegan deserves a really special family, who are able to be playful, silly and patient. 

They should be patient and compassionate parents who have insight into loss, trauma and neglect and the impact of this on a child to be able to help them to repair and trust. He can live with other children and pets and has built lovely bonds with both his male and female foster parents. It might be beneficial to have two parents who can provide support to each other, and Reegan.