In this episode of Voices of Fostering, Helen interviews Manda, an experienced foster carer. Manda shares her eight-year journey of fostering, beginning with her initial motivations and the transition from her career in accounting. She recounts her first foster children, two Iraqi brothers, and the unique challenges and learning experiences they brought. The discussion also details the arrival of a brother and sister duo, focusing on the boy who has been with Manda for seven years and feels safe

In this episode of the Voices of Fostering podcast, we are joined by acclaimed author Patrice Lawrence. Patrice shares her compelling journey to becoming an author, rooted in her experiences of being privately fostered and growing up in a multi-ethnic family. She discusses the influence of fostering on her writing, the challenges of representation in literature, and how books can serve as powerful tools for empathy and understanding. Patrice also highlights her work in social justice and offers