Sue - My 18 year fostering journey
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Join us as host Helen sits down with Sue, a dedicated foster carer with nearly two decades of experience.
Sue shares her deeply personal reasons for embarking on this journey, the challenges she has faced, and the immense joy she feels when seeing the young people in her care succeed and thrive.
Despite being a lone foster carer, Sue highlights the invaluable support from friends, family, and her supervising social worker. From handling difficult situations involving gang-related issues to the simple pleasure of having a full house, Sue's story is both inspiring and enlightening. Plus, meet Bubbles, Sue's talkative parrot, who adds a unique and comforting presence to her home.
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Chapters
1. Introduction and Welcome (00:00:00)
2. Sue's Journey into Fostering (00:00:27)
3. Challenges and Support in Fostering (00:02:29)
4. Memorable Moments and Reflections (00:04:48)
5. The Role of Pets in Fostering (00:12:18)
6. Conclusion and Farewell (00:15:28)
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