Thank you for your time in replying. As someone who has come from a fostered background, I am particularly aware of who I let my children form relationships with, hence why it has always just been just the 3 of us for the past few years. I understand why some on gransnet may be wary of messages like mine, I guess I thought 'nothing ventured, nothing gained' and like the school nanna I know, she suggested there are some grandparents on here that would love a relationship with little ones. I don't think the Royal British Legion, SSAFA, RN benevolent to name a few, would be in a position to help, as this is not their niche. I guess, when it comes to some children like mine, they are destined to not have that special bond built over time with the likes of 'adoptive' grandparents. ?