All about Luca

Luca is a beautiful little boy with the most wonderful smile. He is a calm, content and easy-going baby who enjoys watching the world around him and taking in everything that is happening. Luca rarely cries and is described by those who know him best as a very laid-back little boy with a gentle nature. He loves being close to familiar adults and will often follow voices around the room before rewarding people with one of his gorgeous smiles.  

Luca's favourite things are lights, sounds and sensory experiences. He particularly loves watching colourful lights and enjoys looking at his projector toy. He is becoming more aware of the world around him every day and takes great pleasure in exploring through his senses. One of his favourite places to visit is the sensory room, where he especially enjoys the light tunnel and all the different sights and sounds around him.  

Luca currently lives with his foster carers, who have cared for him since he left hospital as a tiny baby. He is described as a valued and much-loved member of the household. Luca is familiar with the adults around him and enjoys listening to their voices. Luca is familiar with the adults around him and enjoys listening to their voices. He also lives alongside other members of the foster family and has formed secure and positive relationships within the home.  

A typical day for Luca starts between 6am and 7am. He enjoys a calm routine and sleeps regularly throughout the day. Luca is a relaxed baby who generally settles well and enjoys peaceful interactions with the people caring for him. He likes being spoken to, sung to and included in everyday family life.  

Luca currently drinks bottles throughout the day and night and relies entirely on his caregivers to meet all of his daily needs. His foster carers know him well and understand the routines and specialist care that help him feel comfortable and secure.  

Those who spend time with Luca often comment on how engaging he is becoming. He is starting to notice more of what is happening around him and enjoys watching people closely. He will often look out of the corner of his eye to attract attention and lights up when people chat to him. His beautiful smiles are a particular favourite among those who know him.  

Luca enjoys lots of stimulating activities. He takes part in baby groups, enjoys baby massage, messy play and sensory activities, and benefits from opportunities to explore the world around him. He loves being the centre of attention and responds warmly when adults interact with him.  

Luca was born in August 2025 and spent the first few weeks of his life in the neonatal unit before moving to foster care. He has significant and complex health needs, including Caudal Regression Syndrome, which affects the development of the lower part of his body. Luca also has bilateral club feet and requires ongoing specialist medical support. Despite these challenges, he continues to make progress and is surrounded by professionals who are committed to helping him thrive.  

As Luca grows, he is likely to require ongoing therapies, specialist appointments and support with mobility. It is anticipated that he will use a wheelchair in the future and may require further medical interventions. Luca will need adopters who can become confident advocates for him, attend appointments, work alongside professionals and celebrate every achievement, however big or small.  

Luca has several siblings who live in a range of arrangements, including foster care, with family members and in adoptive placements. Due to his individual needs, the plan is for Luca to have his own adoptive family who can provide him with dedicated care and attention. He has enjoyed spending time with some of his siblings during family time and these relationships are valued.  

Luca's carers describe him as a delightful little boy who responds warmly to the people around him. He needs a family who will embrace his uniqueness, nurture his

development, support his health needs and help him grow into a confident and happy young person. Most importantly, Luca needs a family who will love him unconditionally and recognise the huge potential that shines through his bright smile every day.  

The current plan for Luca is to maintain important connections with his birth family. Annual direct and indirect contact with his birth parents is planned, and Luca will need adopters who understand the importance of maintaining these links safely and positively as he grows up.  Unfortunately, Luca does not have a current plan of staying in touch with his siblings but there is potential for this to develop in the future, and this should be something that adopters feel able to support.