There is a national crisis in the recruitment and retention of foster carers, so we want to begin some difficult conversations about how the system treats foster carers and present a vision for a more respectful, supportive and collaborative way of working.   

For six weeks, a small group of Hackney foster carers and connected carers participated in a series of workshops to tell their stories, good and bad, about the lived experience of being a foster carer.  

Fostering Respect is the Hackney Foster Carers' Council podcast.

Hosted by Joe Chown
Produced by Jermaine Julie and Lucie Regan
Executive Producers: Debbie Bright, Kim Flack, Evette Dawkins & Liz Hughes.

Supported by The Museum of the Home

Special thanks to Rosie Watts and Mimi Buchanan