13 episodes
Voices of Fostering National Fostering Group
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- Society & Culture
Voices of Fostering brought to you by National Fostering Group. Everyone’s life takes a different path. As children and young people decisions can be made for us that shape our lives forever – whether for good or bad. As adults, we have the opportunity to make our own choices. And what we choose can have a positive impact on us and the world around us. Particularly if one of those choices is fostering. When you listen to the stories of children and young people whose lives have been touched by foster carers, you start to see the impact that fostering can have. When you decide to foster, it’s hard to imagine just how big a difference you could make. Not just to the young people you foster, but rippling out into countless other lives. Your choice to foster could transform the life chances of some of the most vulnerable people in society. In this podcast, you’ll hear young people who were fostered, birth children and foster carers talking openly and candidly about their experiences. You’ll get to understand why fostering can be simultaneously the most rewarding and the most challenging thing you’ll ever do and why embarking on this extraordinary journey changes people forever. If you’ve ever been curious about what it really means to foster, what difference it really makes, you’ll find the answers here.
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Anna - My role as a supervising social worker
Our next episode of our Voices of Fostering podcast episode is out now, and this time you get to hear from one of our supervising social workers! In this episode, you'll hear from Anna, one of our dedicated supervising social workers. It's an excellent opportunity to gain insights into the role and understand the support you can expect at National Fostering Group. But also a great episode to find out more about the people behind the roles, for instance how Anna is a Strongwomen and recen...
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Sue and Hugh - With fostering, we can help lots of children
Sue and Hugh always had an open-door policy for all of their daughter's friends, offering help in any situation. This was second nature to them, but upon reflection, it marked the very beginning of their journey toward becoming foster carers. Sue and Hugh have been fostering for over 10 years they had debated looking into adoption, but as Hugh said, 'With fostering, we can help lots of children.'This episode provides valuable insights into the road to fostering, including the assessment proce...
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Pat - First time foster carer at 70!
Ever wondered if age is a barrier to fostering? Join us in our latest podcast episode as we debunk this myth with Pat, a first-time foster carer embarking on this journey at the age of 70! In this special virtual edition, amidst the candid conversation with Pat, you'll also experience the joyful babbling of the baby she currently fosters. Tune in to delve into the genuine experience of fostering, as Pat shares her inspiring journey and gives us a glimpse into her day-to-day life as a foster c...
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Julie - I have fostered for 23 years!
In this episode of our fostering podcast, you will meet Julie, who with her husband have fostered for 23 years, which is truly remarkable. In this candid episode, Julie speaks about her recovery from breast cancer and what that meant for her and her foster family. Julie is truly an inspiration, her constant upbeat attitude has meant that she has been able to provide such wonderful care to the children she has and continues to care for. With 23 years of experience to talk about this ...
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Sue and Kelvin - We retired and decided to foster!
In this episode of our Focus on Fostering Podcast, you get to meet Sue and Kelvin who decided to foster when they retired. Sue and Kelvin both nurses, first heard about fostering from another couple on a cruise, it was a few years later once retired that they decided to take their step into fostering. In this episode you will hear from both Sue and Kelvin on what they believe makes a great foster carer, from communication, to giving foster children pets to learn what nurturing feels...
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Jenna and Craig - We foster babies!
In this episode, you will meet Jenna and Craig, who foster alongside their 9-year-old daughter. Together for 15 years and married for 5, both Jenna and Craig wanted to pursue fostering to make a difference. Jenna and Craig primarily foster babies, and in this episode, they discuss the assessment process, the children moving on, and their hopes for the future. If you would like to find out more about fostering please visit our website here.You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Li...