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Voices of Fostering

Voices of Fostering

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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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  • Our special episode with Ashley John-Baptiste

    Our special episode with Ashley John-Baptiste
    Jul 22 2025

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    In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we sit down with Ashley John-Baptiste–a Cambridge graduate and BBC presenter–to discuss his extraordinary journey from foster care to academic and professional success.

    Ashley shares deeply personal stories of his experiences growing up in various foster homes, the impact of dedicated foster carers like 'Joyce,' and his transition to adulthood. He also explores the resilience he developed and its application to his career and personal life.

    Listeners will gain inspiration from Ashley's story and valuable insights into the importance of inclusivity, resilience, and support within the foster care system. Be sure to check out his book 'Looked After,' which sheds light on these crucial experiences.

    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 m
  • Valda - Building Positive Foundations

    Valda - Building Positive Foundations
    Jul 15 2025

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    In this episode of the Voices of Fostering Podcast, Tim interviews Valda, a dedicated foster carer from London. Valda shares her journey of becoming a foster carer alongside her husband Richard, having started officially in 2016.

    She discusses the transition from their previous careers, their informal mentoring of children in need, and the challenges and rewards of fostering. Valda also describes handling complex cases involving therapeutic parenting, her accredited training in Strengthening Families, and the critical issues of gang affiliations and county lines that some foster children face.

    The episode highlights Valda’s unwavering patience, her insights about fostering, and the impact of building solid foundations for vulnerable children.

    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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    18 m
  • Joann - Key Insights from an Assessment Manager

    Joann - Key Insights from an Assessment Manager
    Jul 8 2025

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    In this episode of the Voices of Fostering podcast, host Tim welcomes Joann, a foster carer assessment manager at National Fostering Group. Joann provides a detailed overview of her role and what a typical day looks like, emphasising the variety and the unique challenges of her work.

    She discusses the essential qualities and experiences of successful foster carers and delves into the specifics of the foster care assessment process.

    Joann addresses common concerns and misconceptions, including questions about age and medical conditions, and offers valuable advice for those interested in starting their fostering journey.

    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 m
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