Jayne and Ken - We have fostered for 19 years!

09/10/24 • 26 min

Jayne and Ken have been dedicated foster carers for 19 years, and their journey is nothing short of remarkable. In one of our most heartfelt episodes yet, they share stories of children once labelled by local authorities as "children from hell," some facing unimaginable medical challenges. Despite the odds, Jayne and Ken's unwavering support helped these children thrive, and today, many of them are adults raising families of their own.

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May - The importance of mindfulness

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For the past 15 years, May has been a dedicated foster carer with NFA Scotland, fulfilling a lifelong dream. She and her husband waited until their daughter turned 16 before taking the step into fostering, ensuring it was the right time for their family. The journey has been a rollercoaster, but one they wouldn’t trade for anything. May is a strong advocate for the practice of mindfulness among foster carers, emphasising its vital role in managing the unique challenges they face. In this episode, we explore the positive impact of mindfulness in fostering and how it has helped May and others.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:22 May's Journey into Fostering
03:01 First Experiences as a Foster Carer
06:27 Challenges and Rewards of Fostering
10:45 Mindfulness and Its Impact
21:42 Advice for Aspiring Foster Carers
25:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Voices of Fostering - Jayne and Ken - We have fostered for 19 years!

Transcript

00:00:00 Helen

So welcome to this episode of Voices of Fostering, where today I'm delighted to be joined by Jane and Ken. Hello, guys. Hi. Hi.

00:00:10 Helen

Now you are two of our am I allowed to call you long timers? Yeah.

00:00:17 Helen

Long timer Foster carers. It's getting on for what, 20 years is it now that you've been foster carers? So tell us about that. If you can cast your minds back to, you know, 20 years ago, what was it that made you want to do