Dotty's mother was just 14 years old when she was assaulted inappropriately on her way home from school, and Dotty is the result of this horrific incident. Her mother died just a few months after giving birth and Dotty was unwanted by the rest of her family. She was quiet, withdrawn and timid when she arrived at Footprints and it took her time to s...

Protecting children from hurt and pain is what we do as parents, but sometimes it's just not possible. Our beautiful daughter, Dotty has been at Footprints since she was 2 years old, after her mum of just 14 years old died after child birth. Over the last few years we've tried to maintain the only link she had with her family and that was her grand...

Dotty is the most amazing little girl. She is kind and considerate and continually has a smile on her face. She is extremely clever and works tremendously hard at school.Dotty loves to read and tell you all about stories, as a result her English is great.