What is it like being a foster carer?

About this episode

The episode discusses the experiences of foster carers in light of National Fostering Awareness month.

This month marks the start of National Fostering Awareness month. Tusla released a statement saying “National Fostering Awareness Month is about opening the conversation, challenging myths and helping people understand that they may already have the qualities needed to make a life-changing difference for a child”. To discuss their experience being foster carers, Andrea is joined by Maureen Gannon and Eileen Harkin.

People in this episode

Host: Andrea

Guests: Maureen Gannon, Eileen Harkin

Topics covered

• foster care
• child welfare
• National Fostering Awareness month
• myths about fostering
• personal experiences

Keywords

• foster care
• foster carers
• child welfare
• Tusla
• National Fostering Awareness month

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tusla

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