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CTV News
5 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Sault police deploys plush canine unit
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is deploying a new type of canine unit to help comfort children who might be dealing with a stressful situation. (Supplied) The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is deploying a new type of canine unit to help comfort children who might be dealing with a stressful situation. The Sault Police Services Board has teamed up with PUC Services Inc. to purchase plush canines. The toys are modelled after real members of the Sault police canine unit – Hektor, Red and Ben. 'Obviously, police go to a lot of traumatic calls, and sometimes, unfortunately, youth are involved, specifically young children,' said police spokesman Lincoln Louttit. 'If this is something we can give them to help heal and help them recover, then I think it's a positive thing we can do for the community.' 'One of our guiding pillars that we have is when it comes to approving donation requests is healthy, safe and active lifestyles for children,' said PUC Services spokesman Jairus Patterson. 'We know these dogs are given to children who at times are probably dealing with a pretty traumatic situation. So, if they can just hold it and feel a little bit safer in that situation, why would we not do it?' Police said studies have shown stuffed animals can help kids cope with trauma, stress, fear and physical pain by providing emotional and physical comfort.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Lancashire foster carer wanted to help children after losing dad
A woman whose father died when she was 10 said it inspired her to help children who found themselves in foster from Lancashire, lost her husband in a crash when her children were aged 10 and 12. Foster carer Sheena said enduring personal tragedies means she has been able to help others though trauma. Lancashire County Council said despite being a foster care for only a year she has transformed the life of a young 57-year-old said: "We have come through some tough times as a family and this is why l wanted to foster to give hope, love and happiness to another child." Sheena added: "It was hard for my children, but l was able to help them through it by talking about it and not keeping feelings inside."We have photos up all over the house of both my dad and my husband."We have come through some tough times as a family and this is why l wanted to foster to give hope, love and happiness to another child. "l have had enough trauma to help children through theirs." 'Showered' with affection The county council she has made a "huge difference" to an eight-year-old in her - not the girl's real name - had lived in several different homes before living with has now settled in school and has gone from being unable to read or write to enjoying reading books and practising her said: "What Emily really needed was stability and a family to be there for her."She has needed one-on-one time and support to help her at school and it's made a world of difference. "Her behaviour has also improved, and I think having rules, boundaries and a structure has been the making of her."Sheena added: "What she's really craved is love and affection, which we've showered her with."Emily tells us she loves being part of a family of her own, and as a tomboy she enjoys playing football with my son. "This older-brother relationship is a great benefit."She said her daughter and her daughter's partner would look after Emily to give Sheena a break so she could see her friends. Her daughter also does extra tutoring with year, Lancashire became one of nine regions across the UK to open the Foster With Us Hub, with the aim of local authorities working together to help recruit, share resources and provide more support for foster turn, it is hoped more people will be willing and able to to the latest government data, there was a 4% drop in foster carers in north-west England in the last year. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
