When children are removed from the care of their parents by social services, they are usually placed with foster carers while next steps are being considered.
It is a well-established fact that there is a big shortage of black foster carers in the United Kingdom and as a result black children are very often placed with foster carers not culturally matched with them.
What is stopping more black people from fostering? Do we have all the relevant information we need to consider fostering? What are we scared of? Is fostering rewarding emotionally and financially? The questions go on and on ......
My guest; Nkiruka Onyido has been fostering for several years and in this very informative episode, she shares the highs, lows, rewards and everything we should know about being a foster carer.
Nkiruka's book; 'Open homes, open hearts' is expected to be out in Summer 2025 so be on the look out for more information!!
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