Reflections on Fostering

JMT Fostering

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Discussions on all things Fostering

05/01/2025

Episode 12: Support for Single Foster Carers

In this episode of Residential Insights, Donna welcomes back single foster carer Richard, along with his supervising social worker, for a conversation about what it takes to thrive as a single carer. They talk honestly about the challenges, the support that helps make it work, and how having the right people around makes all the difference for both the carer and the child. Whether you're already fostering, thinking about it, or just want to hear what goes on behind the scenes, this episode offers a genuine look at the everyday reality of foster care.

15 min
02/20/2025

Episode 11: How JMT Supports Carers

In this episode of Reflections on Fostering, Donna speaks with social workers Claire and Caroline about the comprehensive support JMT provides to foster carers. They discuss the importance of having a robust support network, the resources available to carers, and how JMT encourages peer support to ensure the best outcomes for carers and their young people.

15 min
01/23/2025

Episode 10: Interview with JMT Foster Carer: Richard's Journey

In this episode, Donna chats with Richard, a single parent foster carer, and his social worker, Thomas. Together, they share insights into the fostering process, Richard’s experiences as a single parent carer, and the transition from local authority fostering to JMT.

16 min
01/07/2025

Episode 9: Interview with JMT Foster Carers: Claire & Charlotte's Journey

In this episode, Donna chats with Claire, one of our amazing JMT foster carers, and her daughter, Charlotte, who helps out as a short break carer. Together, they share their journey as a family in fostering—the highs, the challenges, and the moments that make it all worth it. Don't miss out on the conversation!

16 min
11/29/2024

Episode 8: Interview With The JMT Fostering Panel

In today’s episode of Reflections on Fostering, Donna sits down with members of the independent JMT fostering panel to talk about their roles and what being on the panel involves.

14 min
11/07/2024

Episode 7: Integrated Care Services Within JMT Fostering

In this episode, Donna interviews Stephanie, Manager of Psychological Services and Intervention at Moore House Group. Steph talks about how her team collaborates with JMT Fostering to support foster children and their carers through their integrated services.

14 min
10/30/2024

Episode 6: Social Worker Training at JMT Fostering

In this episode, join Donna, Caroline, Thomas, and Rebecca as they discuss their varying experiences with staff training as social workers at JMT Fostering.

11 min
10/24/2024

Episode 5: Foster Carer Training at JMT

In this episode, Donna, Caroline, and Thomas will talk you through the training provided to carers at JMT Fostering. They explore the comprehensive qualifications and resources available, from foundational skills to ongoing development, ensuring carers feel supported and confident in their roles.

13 min
10/11/2024

Episode 4: What working for JMT Fostering is like

In Episode 4 of Reflections on Fostering, Donna sits down with Thomas and Ben, the most recent social workers to join JMT Fostering. They share their experiences of working at JMT and compare it to their previous roles at other agencies. Together, they discuss the unique culture at JMT, the challenges and rewards of working in foster care, and how they feel supported in their work to help children and young people.

8 min
10/10/2024

Episode 3: Care Inspection Results

In this episode of Reflections on Fostering, Donna and Caroline delve into the highlights of their Care Inspectorate report and reflect on the hard work and dedication of their team and carers that led to such positive outcomes. Tune in to hear more about how this inspection shapes their ongoing commitment to delivering top-quality care!

13 min
10/03/2024

Episode 2: Behind The Scenes of Care Inspection

In Episode 2 of Reflections on Fostering, Donna and Caroline dive into JMT's recent care inspection by the Care Inspectorate regulatory body. They discuss what the inspection process looks like for a fostering agency and share insights on the standards and practices that foster agencies must uphold

8 min
09/26/2024

Episode 1: Introduction to JMT Fostering

In this week’s debut episode, join Donna and Caroline, as they introduce their roles in JMT Fostering and share insights into their daily lives in the field. This episode explores the challenges and rewards of fostering, and help listeners gain a deeper understanding of the vital work social workers do to support children and families.

7 min

12 Episodes

Discussions on all things Fostering

Creator

JMT Fostering
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

12
Rating

Clean
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