TACT Talks:
The TACT Fostering Podcast
Welcome to TACT Talks, the fostering podcast from TACT where we explore all things foster care.
As you listen along to each episode, you’ll hear honest conversations and inspiring stories from people across the TACT fostering community – whether that be foster carers, care experienced people, colleagues from across TACT or special guests from the wider sector.
Episode 11 – The Realities of Fostering, The Highs and Lows
In the latest episode of TACT Talks, Jo Culley is joined by North West Carers Gemma and Karen to explore the realities of fostering, from the highs and lows to the importance of trauma-informed approaches. They also discuss the common misconceptions about fostering, the support that has helped them through the challenging times, and the most rewarding parts of fostering.
Other Episodes
Episode 10 – The Power of Support: Elaine’s Fostering Story
In this episode of TACT Talks, Fostering Recruitment Manager, Jim sits down with foster carer, Elaine and her Supervising Social Worker, Alice, to explore the relationship at the heart of fostering.
Episode 9: Creating a Safe Space in Foster Care
Assessing Social Worker Katie is joined by Engagement and Activity Practitioners Fran and Kelsie to explore creating safe spaces and building trusted relationships.
Episode 8: What Is Therapeutic Fostering, Really?
It’s a term used widely across fostering, but what does it look like in practice? Assessing Social Worker Katie sits down with Social Worker Anju to explore therapeutic fostering.
Episode 7: Behind the Scenes of Fostering – The Role of Admin
In this episode of TACT Talks, Fostering Recruitment Manager Jim sits down with Admin Manager Abi to shine a light on the vital role admin teams play across TACT.
Episode 6: Fostering with the TACT South West Team
TACT Registered Area Manager, Sara and Deputy Area Manager, Bethany take us behind the scenes of fostering with the TACT South West team, from welcoming new foster carers to providing ongoing fostering support.
Episode 5: Mark’s Story – What Is it Really Like To Be A Foster Carer
Foster Carer Mark, shares his experiences as a foster carer with TACT. He talks through his fostering journey right from what first inspired him to become a foster carer and shares what it’s really like to be a foster carer.
Episode 4: Fostering with Birth Children At Home
How does fostering impact your own children? In this episode, we explore what it’s really like to foster as a family when you have birth children at home.
Episode 3: Things No One Tells You About Fostering…
In this episode, we explore the realities of fostering, sharing honest insights into the challenges, surprises, and rewarding moments that foster carers experience along the way.
Episode 2: The Little Wins of Fostering…
In this inspiring episode, we shine a light on the small victories and everyday moments that have a huge impact on the lives of children and young people in care.
Episode 1: This Is TACT Fostering…
TACT Fostering introduces its first Podcast with Fostering Recruitment Manager, Chloe Meades, speaking with real life foster carers – Karen, Nigel, Gemma and Mark about real life fostering experiences.
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