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With a combined 40 plus years of fostering experience and nearly 100 fostered babies cared for between them, our guests, Ang and Peter, sit down to chat about the realities of fostering babies. From the day-to-day routines and challenges of sleep deprivation, to the emotional journey of adoption an…

"It was interesting for me, going into a household where there was love and care and actually having my passions nurtured and supported" Join Tyler and Rose for an open, honest and sincere conversation about their experience of foster care. Whether you simply want to understand more befor…

"From the day we moved I've always been really happy". Join Jayne and Sally as they talk honestly about why they chose to transfer to their Local Authority from an Independent Fostering Agency. From the practicalities of being part of a local network of Foster Carers, Social Workers,…

In this episode, we're talking all things Mockingbird! A pioneering, award winning programme which is led by The Fostering Network in the UK. Tune in to hear from Hub Home Carer, Craig, and Satellite Carer, Marie, who share what it's really like to be part of a Mockingbird constellation w…

"Don’t pre-judge what that young person may or may not have been through. The story might be very different from what you'd expect as to why they've ended up in a residential home." Many children and young people who are living in residential homes are there simply because there…

'Sometimes Foster Carers may just need a bit of support, they’re having a difficult day, they may say is it possible to have a visit earlier than planned and we can pop out and do that, and that support is there for you should you need it. ' There are so many benefits to fostering with yo…

"Often, children who have experienced trauma will misunderstand your good intentions, and again that can be really exhausting" In this episode we chat with Mel, one of our Foster4 Therapeutic Practitioners who offers support to our newly approved Foster Carers throughout the first 12 mont…

Did you know a fostering assessment is split into two parts? Stage 1, checks and references, and stage 2 the written assessment. In this episode we chat with Sharon and David, who explain what you should expect when going through a fostering assessment. Whether you're just starting to explore …

What will they ask me? What will they think of my home? What if my past isn't perfect? It's common to have concerns when you hear the next step on your fostering journey is an initial home visit, so in this episode we sit down with Fostering Team Manager, Rachel, who explains what the rea…