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Voices of Fostering

Voices of Fostering

By: National Fostering Group
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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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Episodes
  • Paul - Fostering a Child with Autism

    Paul - Fostering a Child with Autism
    Jun 24 2025

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    In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we chat with Paul, a foster carer who is just over a year into his fostering journey.

    Paul shares the motivations and inspirations that led him and his wife, Paula, to become foster carers. He discusses the challenges and adjustments they've made in their lives, especially in caring for a young boy with autism.

    Paul gets candid about the initial apprehensions, the assessment process, and how fostering has become a fulfilling part of their lives. Tune in to learn about Paul's experiences, the support systems in place, and his advice for potential foster carers.

    If you would like to find out more about fostering please visit our website here.

    If you have any questions that you would like to be answered on our next episode email podcast@nfa.co.uk

    You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin and YouTube
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    13 mins
  • Lloyd and Mary - Transferring to National Fostering Group

    Lloyd and Mary - Transferring to National Fostering Group
    Jun 17 2025

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    Join us in this episode of Voices of Fostering as we speak with foster carers Lloyd and Mary about their journey since transferring to National Fostering Group. Discover what inspired them to start fostering, the challenges they've faced, and how their past careers influenced their decision. Learn about their experiences fostering children with specific needs, the support they received, and the importance of the matching process. Gain insights and advice for potential foster carers, and hear about the rewarding and life-changing impact fostering has had on Lloyd and Mary's lives.

    If you would like to find out more about fostering please visit our website here.

    If you have any questions that you would like to be answered on our next episode email podcast@nfa.co.uk

    You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin and YouTube
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    19 mins
  • Pat - One Year Later

    Pat - One Year Later
    Jun 10 2025

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    In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we welcome back Pat, a dedicated foster carer who shares her emotional journey over the past year.

    Despite facing significant challenges, Pat's resilience and the support from her fostering agency helped her through. Pat talks about the ups and downs of fostering, including successfully integrating routines and addressing anger issues in a young boy.

    She also discusses the importance of making children feel safe and loved. Join us to hear Pat's inspiring story and learn about the realities and rewards of fostering.

    If you would like to find out more about fostering please visit our website here.

    If you have any questions that you would like to be answered on our next episode email podcast@nfa.co.uk

    You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin and YouTube
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    20 mins
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