Let's chat about fostering
A chat about all things fostering with some of Cheshire and Merseyside's most experienced and knowledgeable foster carers, care experienced young people, Social Workers and more. From making an initial enquiry to what it's like to foster for decades, we'll cover it all.
Episodes
13 episodes
Fostering Teenagers
"It's about giving these kids a chance"In this episode we look beyond the stereotypes and assumptions and discuss the realities of opening your home to a teenager in need. Join Cheryl as she gives an honest insight into the world of fost...
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26:40
Fostering babies
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 sle...
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31:36
The voices of care experienced young people
"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 car...
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26:43
Transferring from an Independent Fostering Agency
"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 l...
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37:30
Mockingbird
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 lik...
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30:13
The importance of a family setting
"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 residen...
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25:10
Support from your Local Authority
'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. '
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34:05
The Foster4 Therapeutic Offer
"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 ...
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21:07
The Fostering Assessment
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 foster...
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49:05
Initial Visits
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 Foster...
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27:49
Making an enquiry
Taking that first step to make an enquiry about becoming a Foster Carer can feel quite daunting, but our Foster4 Fostering Support Workers are here to ensure it's an easy process with no pressure, just honest, supportive and informative convers...
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22:38