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Scott - We started fostering in our early 20s!
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In the latest episode of our Voices of Fostering podcast, Helen speaks with Scott, a foster carer who started fostering in his early 20s. Scott speaks about what inspired him and his wife to step into fostering, how they navigated the challenges of starting during the pandemic, and the emotional experience of welcoming their first placement—two brothers—right before Christmas.
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Chapters
1. Introduction and Welcome (00:00:00)
2. Becoming a Foster Carer During COVID (00:00:23)
3. Inspiration and Initial Concerns (00:00:56)
4. Assessment Process and Support (00:01:24)
5. First Placement Experience (00:04:12)
6. Adjusting to Foster Care (00:07:04)
7. Training and Therapeutic Parenting (00:09:34)
8. Reflections and Future Aspirations (00:12:55)
9. Advice for Aspiring Foster Carers (00:14:22)
10. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:15:31)
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