Reflections on Fostering

In this episode of Residential Insights, Donna welcomes back single foster carer Richard, along with his supervising social worker, for a conversation about what it takes to thrive as a single carer. They talk honestly about the challenges, the support that helps make it work, and how having the right people around makes all the difference for both the carer and the child.Whether you're already fostering, thinking about it, or just want to hear what goes on behind the scenes, this episode offers a genuine look at the everyday reality of foster care.

In this episode of Reflections on Fostering, Donna speaks with social workers Claire and Caroline about the comprehensive support JMT provides to foster carers. They discuss the importance of having a robust support network, the resources available to carers, and how JMT encourages peer support to ensure the best outcomes for carers and their young people.

In this episode, Donna chats with Richard, a single parent foster carer, and his social worker, Thomas. Together, they share insights into the fostering process, Richard’s experiences as a single parent carer, and the transition from local authority fostering to JMT.

In this episode, Donna chats with Claire, one of our amazing JMT foster carers, and her daughter, Charlotte, who helps out as a short break carer. Together, they share their journey as a family in fostering—the highs, the challenges, and the moments that make it all worth it. Don't miss out on the conversation!

In today’s episode of Reflections on Fostering, Donna sits down with members of the independent JMT fostering panel to talk about their roles and what being on the panel involves.

In this episode, Donna interviews Stephanie, Manager of Psychological Services and Intervention at Moore House Group. Steph talks about how her team collaborates with JMT Fostering to support foster children and their carers through their integrated services.

In this episode, join Donna, Caroline, Thomas, and Rebecca as they discuss their varying experiences with staff training as social workers at JMT Fostering.

In this episode, Donna, Caroline, and Thomas will talk you through the training provided to carers at JMT Fostering. They explore the comprehensive qualifications and resources available, from foundational skills to ongoing development, ensuring carers feel supported and confident in their roles.

In Episode 4 of Reflections on Fostering, Donna sits down with Thomas and Ben, the most recent social workers to join JMT Fostering. They share their experiences of working at JMT and compare it to their previous roles at other agencies. Together, they discuss the unique culture at JMT, the challenges and rewards of working in foster care, and how they feel supported in their work to help children and young people.

In this episode of Reflections on Fostering, Donna and Caroline delve into the highlights of their Care Inspectorate report and reflect on the hard work and dedication of their team and carers that led to such positive outcomes. Tune in to hear more about how this inspection shapes their ongoing commitment to delivering top-quality care!