It takes a village to raise a child
Foster Carer and Hackney Village hub host Debbie BrightFeeling isolated is one of the most common experiences for foster carers, especially new foster carers. Access to peer support can make or break a fostering career. So, in Episode One of Fostering Respect, we meet Debbie, a foster carer of 30…
Introducing Fostering Respect, the Hackney Foster Carers' Council Podcast
There is a national crisis in the recruitment and retention of foster carers, so we want to begin some difficult conversations about how the system treats foster carers and present a vision for a more respectful, supportive and collaborative way of working. For six weeks, a small group of Hackney…
If it ain't broke, don't fix it
Foster Carer Kim FlackIt seems that more articles are coming out about too many care leavers leaving the system unprepared for adult life. In today's episode, Kim talks about her experience of being excluded from decision-making about her young person's education. The young person in question was …
Sustaining our eloquent voices
Foster carer EvetteFoster carers are fully-fledged human beings with life experience, education, and wisdom to share. It is worth listening to us because positive changes can happen when we are allowed to speak. Today's episode is from Evette, who has been instrumental in bringing about some import…
Conflict and Connection
Connected Carer AndrewMost carers report feeling isolated, particularly in the first two years of fostering. This is even more pronounced for connected carers, who are not signed up to fostering associations until the approval process is completed, even though they are looking after the children fr…
The Golden Thread
Foster Carer LizAddressing the toxic blame culture has the greatest power to transform Children's Social Care for the better. For everyone, including social workers. Foster carers are the least powerful adults in the network of professionals around the child, making us the most vulnerable to bein…
Season One Reflection with Diane Benjamin and Maria Takaendisa
Diane Benjamin - Director of Children's Social Care in HackneyMaria Takaendisa - Anti-Racist Practice Trainer In this bonus episode, Diane, Maria, and I reflect on how Children's Social Care in Hackney has received the podcast, our commitment to working more collaboratively, and the challenge of ba…
Debbie Bright | Extraordinary Life Stories
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Debbie Bright.
The Ultimate Essex Mum: Debbie Bright on Fostering 200+ Kids & TOWIE Days
This week on Wright at Home, the absolute legend Debbie Bright is in the house! From table dancing at the pub to managing a home that puts Piccadilly Circus to shame, Debbie catches up on the good old TOWIE days and drops some serious wisdom on how she survives the daily chaos. She opens up about h…
Care To Career Unwrapped: Debbie Bright - A Foster Carer's Perspective
This episode features Debbie Bright, an experienced foster carer who shares her perspective on the vital role foster families play in helping young people build confidence, stability and brighter futures.
Drawing on years of experience supporting children and young people in care, Debbie reflects o…
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