Voices – The Origins Foster Care Podcast

When you hear the word "autism," what comes to mind? For many prospective foster carers, the idea of caring for an autistic child might feel daunting, often due to a fear of not being "expert" enough, but we want to dispel that myth. In this episode of Voices – The Origins Foster Care Podcast , our host Eithne Larkin sits down with Adam Harris , the founder and CEO of AsIAm , I...

We often say that foster care changes lives, but have you ever wondered how ? How does a safe, consistent home actually help heal a child who has experienced significant trauma? And can simply playing games or sitting down to share a meal really repair the emotional damage of the past? In this fascinating episode of Voices – The Origins Foster Care Podcast , host Eithne Larkin is joined by Aoife B...

Why do parenting strategies that worked perfectly for your own children not have the desired effect when applied to a child in foster care? Why does the "naughty step" or "time out" often escalate behaviour instead of calming it? In this insightful episode of Voices – The Origins Foster Care Podcast , host Eithne Larkin is joined by Dr. Joanna Fortune , one of Ireland’s most re...

What does fostering actually look like behind the scenes? Beyond the paperwork and the policies, what is the day-to-day reality of welcoming two small children into a busy family home? In this heartwarming and honest episode of Voices – The Origins Foster Care Podcast , host Eithne Larkin is joined by Sheila . Sheila is a foster carer to two little girls (aged two and four) and a mum to her own ch...

What does Christmas really feel like for a child in care? How can foster families balance festive joy with the complex emotions and sensory triggers that often surface during the holidays? In this special bonus episode of Voices – The Origins Foster Care Podcast , host Eithne Larkin is joined by Cíara Farrell, a Senior Practitioner Link Social Worker with Origins Foster Care. Having grown up in a...

What does the foster care system look like through the eyes of a child entering it? And what does that child need most to thrive? In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Voices – The Origins Foster Care Podcast , host Eithne Larkin sits down with Mark Hennessy to hear his personal journey of growing up in foster care in Ireland. Mark reflects on his experiences with remarkable candour, movin...

What is it really like to welcome a child in care into your home, especially when you have children of your own? How do you navigate the challenges, celebrate the victories, and protect the heart of your own family in the process? In this deeply personal and honest conversation, host Eithne Larkin is joined by Erin, a foster carer from Donegal. Erin’s story comes full-circle: she grew up in a fost...

Fostering is a journey built on trust, relationships, and resilience. But what happens when foster carers face challenges and need a space to be heard without judgement? How can independent support help them navigate difficulties and become stronger advocates for the children in their care?  In this first episode of Voices – The Origins Foster Care Podcast , host Eithne Larkin is joined by Andrew...

Welcome to  Voices – The Origins Foster Care Podcast , where we talk all things fostering. Hosted by  Eithne Larkin , a foster carer and Recruitment & Marketing Lead with Origins Foster Care,  Voices  shares real stories, honest conversations, and expert insights from across Ireland’s fostering community. In this short trailer, Eithne introduces what the podcast is all about – from the rewards...