HeyJaredLet's Talk About Fostering
Honest conversations with real foster parents, care leavers, and experts from the Polaris Community.We’re sharing personal stories, practical advice, and everything you didn’t know you needed to hear about fostering.Whether you’re curious about becoming a foster parent or…
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Fostering Babies & Toddlers: The Reality of Caring for Under 5s 🎧 Let's Talk About Fostering (opens the original)
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What is it really like to foster a baby or toddler? In this episode of Let's Talk About Fostering, Faye speaks with experienced foster carer Jamila, who has been fostering with FCA for six years. Together, they explore the realities of caring for babies and young children in foster care, from newborns and toddlers to sibling groups. While many people begin their fostering journey with the idea of fostering a baby, the reality is that children under one make up only a small percentage of those in
Fostering as a family | How Foster Care Impacts Your Children 🎧 Let's Talk About Fostering (opens the original)
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What is it really like fostering as a family? In this episode of Let's Talk About Fostering, Faye speaks to foster carers Rachel and Amie about how fostering affects the whole family, from birth children and siblings to grandparents and extended family. They discuss preparing children for fostering, balancing family life, supporting birth children, and why a strong support network is essential for foster carers.
Fostering Through Faith | Ruth’s Journey & Advice 🎧 Let’s Talk About Fostering (opens the original)
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What is faith-based fostering in the UK? In this episode of Let’s Talk About Fostering, host Faye speaks to Ruth about her fostering journey, faith, and supporting children in care. Ruth shares how she became a foster carer through her church, how faith shapes her approach, and what children in care really need to feel safe, supported and loved.
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