Who cares about children & young people in foster care? We do! Take a walk alongside those caring for and working with children & young people in foster care and hear about some of the highs and lows of fostering with some hilarious moments along the way.
E6 Fostering - Who Cares? Supporting our Care Leavers.
In this episode, we hear from Shannon, who is care experienced and shares how her journey through the care system has empowered her to use her own experiences to make a difference and support others. Shannon is the founder of Future for Care Leavers, a business dedicated to providing information, guidance and support to children and young people in care, as well as those transitioning out of the care system. She has also developed My Rights, My Life – an informative booklet, resource and jour...
8 Oct 2026
E5 Fostering - Who Cares?: Children of Foster Parents
In this episode, we chat to James, the birth child of a foster parent. James shares his experience of growing up in a fostering family, as his family has fostered for the past 10 years. He talks openly about the rewards and challenges that fostering has brought to him and his siblings, the impact it has had on their family life, and how his experiences have inspired him to pursue a career in social work. October 12th–18th is Children of Foster Carers Week, celebrated by The Fostering Network....
11 May 2026
Fostering - Who Cares? Foster Care Fortnight: Why Adele and her family chose to foster.
Families First Podcast hosts Louise Harkin & Jon Clayton are joined by experienced therapeutic foster parent Adele to hear about her journey into fostering, how fostering has impacted her birth children and how there is always more to learn! With a national shortage of foster parents Foster Care Fortnight running from the 11th - 24th May 2026 is raising awareness of fostering and how people can get involved and make a significant and lasting difference to children and young people. Contac...
12 Mar 2026
E3 Fostering - Who Cares? Brightstar: Changing lives through boxing, education and mentoring.
In this episode we are joined by the founder of Brightstar - Joe Lockley to hear about how this inspiring organisation has helped thousands of young people to overcome many challenges and access education. Brightstar: Changing lives through boxing, education and mentoring. We know the massive difference boxing, mentoring, education and community support can make when it comes to empowering these positive changes, especially for vulnerable people and young people at risk. We run the Brightstar...
19 Nov 2025
E2 Fostering - Who Cares?: What about our Care Leavers?
In this episode we hear from Ricci about his own lived experiences both as a care leaver and also an experienced Therapeutic foster parent. Ricci and Louise explore the challenges faced by care leavers and what changes and support is needed to promote better outcomes. Brought to you by Families First Fostering www.familiesfirstfostering.co.uk https://facebook.com/Familiesfirstfostering https://instagram.com/fffostering
13 Oct 2025
E1 Fostering - Who Cares?: What is Therapeutic Fostering?
What is Therapeutic Fostering? Join experienced therapeutic foster parent Jon and Operations Manager Louise to find out what it takes to be a therapeutic foster parent. Hear their lived experiences and discover some of the rewards and challenges that fostering can bring. Brought to you by Families First Fostering www.familiesfirstfostering.co.uk https://facebook.com/Familiesfirstfostering https://instagram.com/fffostering
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