In this episode of Voices of Fostering, Helen is joined by Lisa from FosterTalk — a vital support service available to all National Fostering Group carers across England, Scotland, and Wales. Lisa breaks down the wide range of support on offer, from legal insurance and allegation support to 24-hour counseling, medical advice, tax assistance, and a discount portal with thousands of savings.
Together, they tackle some of the most daunting aspects of fostering, exploring why they happen, how FosterTalk's dedicated team guides carers through the process, and why having the right support can make all the difference in keeping carers in the role.
Lisa also shares her own remarkable journey, from 25 years as cabin crew to 12 years as a foster carer, and now supporting young people through supported lodgings. She reflects on the transferable skills, the challenges, and the profound reward of watching young lives transform.
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