TACT Talks

In the latest episode of TACT Talks, Jo Culley is joined by North West Carers Gemma and Karen to explore the realities of fostering, from the highs and lows to the importance of trauma-informed approaches. They also discuss the common misconceptions about fostering, the support that has helped them through the challenging times, and the most rewarding parts of fostering.

In this episode of TACT Talks, Fostering Recruitment Manager Jim sits down with foster carer Elaine and her Supervising Social Worker, Alice, to explore the relationship at the heart of fostering. Elaine shares her experience of being supported by Alice and the difference that having the right social worker alongside her has made throughout her fostering journey. Together, they talk about the impo...

In this episode of TACT Talks, Assessing Social Worker Katie is joined by Engagement and Activity Practitioners Fran and Kelsie to explore the important role they play in supporting children and young people across TACT. From creating safe spaces and building trusted relationships to providing opportunities for fun, creativity and connection, Fran and Kelsie share what their roles involve and how...

In this episode of TACT Talks, Assessing Social Worker Katie sits down with Supervising Social Worker Anju to explore what therapeutic fostering really means. It’s a term used widely across fostering, but what does it actually look like in practice? Katie and Anju break down the meaning of therapeutic fostering and explore how it shapes the way foster carers understand, respond to and support chil...

In this episode of TACT Talks, Fostering Recruitment Manager Jim sits down with Admin Manager Abi to shine a light on the vital role admin teams play across TACT. Abi takes us behind the scenes of the fostering process, sharing insights into how the admin team supports social workers, foster carers and colleagues every day. She talks in depth about the panel process, what happens behind the scenes...

In this episode of TACT Talks, Registered Area Manager Sara and Deputy Area Manager Bethany take us behind the scenes of fostering with the TACT South West team. From recruiting and welcoming new foster carers to providing ongoing support, Sara and Bethany explore what the fostering journey really looks like and what new carers can expect when they join TACT. They talk about the people who make up...

Gemma shares her fostering story and reflects on how fostering came into her and her husband's life. She talks openly about the decision to become foster carers and how they chose not to let concerns about not having children of their own hold them back from making a difference to the lives of children and young people. Throughout the conversation, Gemma discusses the highs and lows of fostering,...

Karen and Nigel share their experiences as foster carers with TACT, reflecting on their fostering journey and what inspired them to begin. They discuss the realities of fostering, the rewards and challenges they've encountered along the way, and offer an honest insight into what it's really like to provide a safe and supportive home for children and young people.

Foster Carer Mark, shares his experiences as a foster carer with TACT. He talks through his fostering journey right from what first inspired him to become a foster carer and shares what it's really like to be a foster carer.

How does fostering impact your own children? In this episode, we explore what it's really like to foster as a family when you have birth children at home. We discuss the unique opportunities, challenges, and rewards that come with welcoming foster children into your family, and how birth children can play an important role in creating a supportive and caring environment. From sharing space and att...

Fostering can be one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever have but there are aspects of the journey that aren't always talked about. In this episode, we explore the realities of fostering, sharing honest insights into the challenges, surprises, and rewarding moments that foster carers experience along the way. From building relationships and navigating change to celebrating progress and s...

In this inspiring episode of The Little Wins of Fostering, host Chloe Meades explores the everyday moments that make fostering such a rewarding journey. From building trust and celebrating milestones to navigating challenges and creating lasting connections, this conversation shines a light on the small victories that have a huge impact on the lives of children and young people in care.

TACT Fostering introduces its first Podcast with Fostering Recruitment Manager, Chloe Meades, speaking with real life foster carers - Karen, Nigel, Gemma and Mark about real life fostering experiences.