Introducing Let’s Talk About Fostering – A New Podcast Series

We’re excited to introduce Let’s Talk About Fostering, a new podcast exploring what fostering is really like – the challenges, the rewards, and everything in between.

Jan 07 2026 - 3 min read

Fosterplus is pleased to share the launch of a brand-new podcast, Let’s Talk About Fostering

Real conversations about fostering, from the Polaris Community.

Hosted by Faye, this podcast brings together real voices from across the Polaris Community to talk honestly about what fostering is really like, the challenges, the rewards, and everything in between. The first three episodes are available to listen to now.

You can listen to Let’s Talk About Fostering on:

Who you’ll hear from in the first episodes

The opening episodes bring together a range of lived and professional perspectives, including:

Jo August, CEO, who grew up in a fostering family and brings over 35 years’ experience in the sector
Alison and Theresa, foster parents who share their personal fostering journeys
Jim McGarrigle, a Responsible Individual across a number of our communities fostering services, offering insight from years of professional experience

Together, they explore fostering from every angle, grounded in real life, not theory.

What can you expect from the podcast?

Across the episodes, you’ll hear:

Honest stories from foster parents
Myth-busting conversations about fostering
Practical insights into the fostering journey
Voices from across our community, including people who grew up in fostering, care-experienced staff, and those who’ve fostered children for decades

This podcast is for anyone who is:

Curious about fostering
Unsure if fostering is right for them
Looking for reassurance from people who’ve been there

It’s a space to listen, learn and reflect, hearing real experiences that can help you decide what fostering might look like for you.

Ready to listen?

🎧 Listen to the episodes available now
🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes (new ones land monthly)
💙 If you enjoy it, like and share to help spread the word about fostering

Because when people talk honestly about fostering, more children get the chance of a safe, supportive home.

Every conversation helps build understanding, and every listen helps more people see what fostering can really be.

Speak to our team

Whether you’re ready to apply or just want to find out more, get in touch with us today

Enquiry

You are required to have a spare bedroom that’s always available to a foster child. The spare room cannot be shared, and must be big enough to fit a single bed, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.

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To be approved as a foster carer in the UK, you must be a British citizen or have the legal right to remain in the UK without restrictions that would prevent fostering.

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The following questions are intended to help us understand your experience with children. Please note that prior experience is not required to become a foster carer, as full training will be provided.

Have you had children of your own?*

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Have you had any prior experience of fostering, such as being a foster parent or growing up in a fostering family?*

Have you ever adopted a child?*

Are you happy to receive regular fostering news from us?*

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