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Hilary - We have fostered for a decade!
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In this episode of Voices of Fostering, host Helen sits down with Hilary, a dedicated foster carer, to discuss her and her husband Pierre's decade-long journey in fostering. Hilary shares heartfelt stories about their experiences with over 20 children, the challenges and therapeutic aspects of the assessment process, and the support system available for foster carers. She also talks about the joys of staying in touch with past foster children, taking them on memorable holidays, and the emotional journey of seeing foster children return to their birth parents. Hilary's insights provide a comprehensive look into the impactful and rewarding world of fostering.
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Chapters
1. Introduction and Welcome (00:00:00)
2. Hilary's Fostering Journey Begins (00:00:14)
3. The Assessment Process (00:01:03)
4. First Foster Child Experience (00:02:07)
5. Fostering Teenagers (00:02:47)
6. Challenges and Rewards of Fostering (00:03:32)
7. Support Systems for Foster Carers (00:07:41)
8. Family Involvement in Fostering (00:08:22)
9. Future Plans and Reflections (00:09:48)
10. Conclusion and Contact Information (00:12:03)
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