Listen "Natalie - Making a Difference: The Realities and Rewards of Fostering Teenagers"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textJoin us for a heartfelt episode of "Voices of Fostering" as we sit down with Natalie, a foster carer with over a decade of experience. Natalie opens up about the unique challenges and profound rewards of fostering, from welcoming sibling groups and teenagers into her home to navigating the ups and downs of placement changes and building lifelong bonds.In this candid conversation, Natalie shares how fostering has shaped her family, the importance of flexibility and resilience, and the joy of witnessing children grow in confidence and independence. She discusses the realities of supporting children through trauma, the value of respite care, and the lasting impact a caring home can have—even when the journey isn’t always easy.Whether you’re considering fostering, already on the journey, or simply curious about the lives of foster families, Natalie’s story is filled with honesty, hope, and inspiration.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 [email protected] can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin and YouTube
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