Episode Description
After losing her husband Keith to cancer, Annette found herself in a home that felt hollow — until she made one phone call that changed everything.
In this episode of Voices of Fostering, Helen sits down with Annette, a brand-new foster carer just three months into her journey. Annette shares how grief led her to fostering, what the assessment process was really like, and how welcoming a 14-year-old into her home has brought joy, laughter, and purpose back into her life.
In this episode:
💔 How Annette found fostering after bereavement
📋 What the assessment and Skills to Foster training involved
🌟 Life three months in — the highs, the challenges, and a holiday on the horizon
👨👩👧 How Annette's sister's experience as a Special Guardian inspired her
💬 Her message to anyone who feels lost and is considering fostering
Whether you're thinking about fostering or simply need a reminder that it's never too late to open your heart and your home — this episode is for you.
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