Episode 7: Dr Cat Hugman grew up in care. She is now a lecturer in social work with a PhD in the lives of care-experienced adults. She tells her story to our young podcaster, and explains why she chose to get involved with the first ever national event to unite the care experienced community in England - the Care Experienced Conference. Cat is also a core member of the independent foster carer panel for The Fostering Company in the North East of England. Recorded by a member of Five Rivers’ Youth Council.

Episode 7: Dr Cat Hugman grew up in care. She is now a lecturer in social work with a PhD in the lives of care-experienced adults. She tells her story to our young podcaster, and explains why she chose to get involved with the first ever national event to unite the care experienced community in England - the Care Experienced Conference. Cat is also a core member of the independent foster carer panel for The Fostering Company in the North East of England. Recorded by a member of Five Rivers’ Youth Council.

Karylle’s a care-experienced activist and social work expert who overcame huge challenges as a child in care to become a University-educated advisor to schools and colleges. She explains to our young podcasters why it is important for them to take advantage of every opportunity, benefit and support on offer to help care leavers get into higher education - and enjoy it when they get there!

Karylle’s a care-experienced activist and social work expert who overcame huge challenges as a child in care to become a University-educated advisor to schools and colleges. She explains to our young podcasters why it is important for them to take advantage of every opportunity, benefit and support on offer to help care leavers get into higher education - and enjoy it when they get there!

Episode 5: As the founder of Five Rivers Child Care, Pam McConnell is committed to making a real difference for children who have been abused or neglected. Pam is interviewed by a young person in Five Rivers' care. She was asked whether children should be shown love when they're in care.

Episode 5: As the founder of Five Rivers Child Care, Pam McConnell is committed to making a real difference for children who have been abused or neglected. Pam is interviewed by a young person in Five Rivers' care. She was asked whether children should be shown love when they're in care.

Episode 4 - Listen to Stuart Haden of Investing in Children talk about how things have changed since the days he was in care in the 1970’s and 80’s. Our young podcaster, K, 17 is keen to know how he overcame his challenges to become both a successful businessman and co-director of the Durham-based children’s rights organisation Investing in Children. Stuart explains why he is insisting that society supports our young people up to the age of 25.

Episode 4 - Listen to Stuart Haden of Investing in Children talk about how things have changed since the days he was in care in the 1970’s and 80’s. Our young podcaster, K, 17 is keen to know how he overcame his challenges to become both a successful businessman and co-director of the Durham-based children’s rights organisation Investing in Children. Stuart explains why he is insisting that society supports our young people up to the age of 25.

In episode 3 of 'Care to Listen?', our young podcasters M. and J.K. interview creative rapper and artist Ric Flo. Ric’s debut album, ‘A Boy Called Ric’ is a reflective journey about his life in foster care which has resonated greatly with people who feel under-represented and undervalued. Ric shares the challenges he faced in care: the relationships he built with foster carers, social workers and school helped him to follow his dreams to achieve recognition as an artist and musician. The backing track on this podcast series was provided by Ric, thank you for sharing this with us.

In episode 3 of 'Care to Listen?', our young podcasters M. and J.K. interview creative rapper and artist Ric Flo. Ric’s debut album, ‘A Boy Called Ric’ is a reflective journey about his life in foster care which has resonated greatly with people who feel under-represented and undervalued. Ric shares the challenges he faced in care: the relationships he built with foster carers, social workers and school helped him to follow his dreams to achieve recognition as an artist and musician. The backing track on this podcast series was provided by Ric, thank you for sharing this with us.