This is a companion interview to go with Episode 96. Al interviewed Pat Henley the COE of Families in care, they provide independent advocacy and support to birth parents and family members involved with child protection services. You can visit their website here or follow them on Twitter here.

Pat discussed there origins, the work they do and some of the challenges that families face. It was recorded before C19, Lockdown and consequently makes no reference to it. 

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