Let’s Talk ... Fostering with Glasgow City Council
Let’s Talk… Fostering- uncovering the heart of fostering through real life conversations. Hosted by broadcaster Gina McKie, this podcast shines a light on the realities of fostering, sharing genuine stories of challenge, resilience and hope. Each episode explores what it truly means to offer a loving, secure and stable home to children who can no longer remain with their birth families for a variety of reasons. Listeners will hear from foster carers, social work professionals, and those with lived experience as they share insights into providing for a child’s needs. Gina dives into how foster carers work closely with a child’s family, as well as agencies across health, education, and social work, all striving together to achieve the very best outcomes for children. The podcast also unpacks the realities of attending meetings, understanding care plans, and supporting regular family time with parents and siblings. Whether you’re considering fostering, already a foster carer, or simply want to understand more about life as a foster carer, Let’s Talk… Fostering offers heartfelt stories, expert guidance, and meaningful conversations that matter. Let’s talk about making a difference - because every child deserves a chance to thrive. You can take the next step to begin the process of fostering by contacting Families for Children Visit www.fosterglasgow.org Phone 0345 276 5555 between 8.45am to 4.45pm Monday to Thursday and 8.45am to 3.55pm Friday or email us at families.children@sw.glasgow.gov.uk
Episodes
In this episode of Let’s Talk….Fostering, host Gina McKie sits down with Elizabeth Ann, a dedicated foster carer with Glasgow City Council’s Families for Children. With honesty, warmth, and decades of lived experience, Elizabeth Ann opens up about the realities of fostering—the joys, the challenges, the emotional moments, and the life‑changing impact it has on everyone involved.
Throughout the conversation, she highlights the impor...
Lets Talk…Fostering - Heather
In this episode of Let’s Talk…Fostering, host Gina McKie speaks with Heather, a devoted foster carer with Glasgow City Council’s Families for Children. Heather opens up about the emotional journey of fostering—from the excitement of welcoming children into her home to the challenges of saying goodbye, and the powerful impact fostering has had on her own family.
With honesty and compassion, she reflects...
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