"Fishing? I love it," says Paul. This may not sound that unusual for a16-year-old boy, but Paul is from Tower Hamlets, in London, whereopportunities for fishing are limited. For the last eight years he'sbeen in care and, after a short-term placement near home, he moved toKent where he's now happily settled with a foster family.
"At first it was weird coming to Kent, as Tower Hamlets is very builtup," says Paul. "But I adjusted really quickly and found loads to do. Idid miss my friends in Tower Hamlets for a while, but it's easier tomake friends in Kent than in London, as they're more welcoming," headds.
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