Northamptonshire Children's Trust

Fostering Journeys Podcast

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Welcome to "Fostering Journeys" , a podcast dedicated to exploring the journeys of foster families and care experienced young people. Each episode, we dive into the stories of families, children, and the incredible individuals who make a difference in the lives of those in need. Whether you're a foster carer, a social worker, or someone curious about the fostering process, this podcast is for you, so grab a drink and enjoy a listen!

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.nctrust.co.uk

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Northamptonshire Children's Trust

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Business

Podcast website

www.nctrust.co.uk

Latest episode

Dec 18, 2024

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Episodes

Hayley's Fostering Experience 18.12.2024

In this episode, Beat Radio talk to Hayley, a dedicated foster carer with years of experience in nurturing and supporting children. Hayley brings a unique perspective, sharing her personal journey, the challenges, and the rewards of being a foster carer. Through heartfelt conversations with the radio station, Hayley offers an insight, advice, and inspiration.

Louise: What additional training did you get when looking after a child with a disability? 17.03.2023

Louise is one of our amazing experienced foster carers who initially took on respite fostering, allowing other families and children to have a short break from their placements. Once she then met her partner, she was able to then become a full time foster carer. Her previous experiences as a teacher gave her the skills she needed to become the carer that she is today.

Louise: How did you prepare for a child coming to stay? 17.03.2023

Louise is one of our amazing experienced foster carers who initially took on respite fostering, allowing other families and children to have a short break from their placements. Once she then met her partner, she was able to then become a full time foster carer. Her previous experiences as a teacher gave her the skills she needed to become the carer that she is today.

Louise: What was the process of going from a single carer to a couple that foster? 17.03.2023

Louise is one of our amazing experienced foster carers who initially took on respite fostering, allowing other families and children to have a short break from their placements. Once she then met her partner, she was able to then become a full time foster carer. Her previous experiences as a teacher gave her the skills she needed to become the carer that she is today.

Louise: What support did you get when looking after a child with a disability? 17.03.2023

Louise is one of our amazing experienced foster carers who initially took on respite fostering, allowing other families and children to have a short break from their placements. Once she then met her partner, she was able to then become a full time foster carer. Her previous experiences as a teacher gave her the skills she needed to become the carer that she is today.

Louise: What made you want to go into fostering? 17.03.2023

Louise is one of our amazing experienced foster carers who initially took on respite fostering, allowing other families and children to have a short break from their placements. Once she then met her partner, she was able to then become a full time foster carer. Her previous experiences as a teacher gave her the skills she needed to become the carer that she is today.

Louise: What type of fostering do you do? 17.03.2023

Louise is one of our amazing experienced foster carers who initially took on respite fostering, allowing other families and children to have a short break from their placements. Once she then met her partner, she was able to then become a full time foster carer. Her previous experiences as a teacher gave her the skills she needed to become the carer that she is today.

Gina: What activities do you do with your young person? 12.10.2022

In this series, we talk to Gina who is one of our resilience foster carers! She used to work for Northamptonshire Children's Trust in our leaving care team and decided to take the jump into becoming a foster carer... hear all about her experience in this podcast.

Gina: Would you recommend resilience fostering? 11.10.2022

In this series, we talk to Gina who is one of our resilience foster carers! She used to work for Northamptonshire Children's Trust in our leaving care team and decided to take the jump into becoming a foster carer... hear all about her experience in this podcast.

Gina: What makes resilience fostering different from mainstream? 11.10.2022

In this series, we talk to Gina who is one of our resilience foster carers! She used to work for Northamptonshire Children's Trust in our leaving care team and decided to take the jump into becoming a foster carer... hear all about her experience in this podcast.

Gina: How has fostering benefitted/helped you? 11.10.2022

In this series, we talk to Gina who is one of our resilience foster carers! She used to work for Northamptonshire Children's Trust in our leaving care team and decided to take the jump into becoming a foster carer... hear all about her experience in this podcast.

Gina: What made you want to be a resilience carer? 11.10.2022

In this series, we talk to Gina who is one of our resilience foster carers! She used to work for Northamptonshire Children's Trust in our leaving care team and decided to take the jump into becoming a foster carer... hear all about her experience in this podcast.

Gina: What was your matching process like? 11.10.2022

In this series, we talk to Gina who is one of our resilience foster carers! She used to work for Northamptonshire Children's Trust in our leaving care team and decided to take the jump into becoming a foster carer... hear all about her experience in this podcast.

Mike: What training have you completed during your fostering journey? 06.09.2022

In this podcast series, we have spoken to Mike who has been a foster carer with us for over 10 years! Mike has a wealth of experience and knowledge in fostering and shares some of his experiences with us to help answer your questions.

Mike: How does your supervising social worker support you? 06.09.2022

In this podcast series, we have spoken to Mike who has been a foster carer with us for over 10 years! Mike has a wealth of experience and knowledge in fostering and shares some of his experiences with us to help answer your questions.

Mike: What advice would you give to a newly approved foster carer? 06.09.2022

In this podcast series, we have spoken to Mike who has been a foster carer with us for over 10 years! Mike has a wealth of experience and knowledge in fostering and shares some of his experiences with us to help answer your questions.

Mike: What is the role of a foster carer? 06.09.2022

In this podcast series, we have spoken to Mike who has been a foster carer with us for over 10 years! Mike has a wealth of experience and knowledge in fostering and shares some of his experiences with us to help answer your questions.

Mike: What made you want to become a foster carer? 06.09.2022

In this podcast series, we have spoken to Mike who has been a foster carer with us for over 10 years! Mike has a wealth of experience and knowledge in fostering and shares some of his experiences with us to help answer your questions.

Mike: What types of fostering have you done? 06.09.2022

In this podcast series, we have spoken to Mike who has been a foster carer with us for over 10 years! Mike has a wealth of experience and knowledge in fostering and shares some of his experiences with us to help answer your questions.

Russ: What do you think is a common misconception about being a foster carer? 21.07.2022

This series we speak to Russ, one of our new resilience foster carers! He has a background of caring and resilient professions and qualifications giving him the life skills to be able to be the best foster carer that he can for children coming back into a family unit from a residential home.

Russ: What advice would you give to a new foster carer? 21.07.2022

This series we speak to Russ, one of our new resilience foster carers! He has a background of caring and resilient professions and qualifications giving him the life skills to be able to be the best foster carer that he can for children coming back into a family unit from a residential home.

Russ: What does a regular day look like to you as a resilience foster carer? 13.06.2022

This series we speak to Russ, one of our new resilience foster carers! He has a background of caring and resilient professions and qualifications giving him the life skills to be able to be the best foster carer that he can for children coming back into a family unit from a residential home.

Russ: What do you think makes a good foster carer? 06.06.2022

This series we speak to Russ, one of our new resilience foster carers! He has a background of caring and resilient professions and qualifications giving him the life skills to be able to be the best foster carer that he can for children coming back into a family unit from a residential home.

Russ: What training did you receive before becoming a resilience carer? 30.05.2022

This series we speak to Russ, one of our new resilience foster carers! He has a background of caring and resilient professions and qualifications giving him the life skills to be able to be the best foster carer that he can for children coming back into a family unit from a residential home.

Russ: What would you say is the biggest challenge you have overcome? 23.05.2022

This series we speak to Russ, one of our new resilience foster carers! He has a background of caring and resilient professions and qualifications giving him the life skills to be able to be the best foster carer that he can for children coming back into a family unit from a residential home.

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