Foster care is a life-changing experience—for both the children and the families who open their hearts. In a recent interview on Bay FM, Geelong Foster Carer Emily shares her family’s powerful journey of becoming foster carers and the remarkable moments that have shaped their family.
From deciding to welcome children into their home to involving her own kids, Callum and Charlotte, throughout the process, Emily talks about the importance of open conversations and family support. She also reflects on the positive changes she’s seen in Callum and Charlotte as they’ve grown into compassionate and understanding young people.
Emily also shares heartwarming moments that truly show why foster care is so rewarding—from helping a teenager land their first job to taking children to the beach for the first time and even giving a young person their first-ever school holiday break at home. These moments are a testament to the impact foster care can have on a child’s life.
If you’ve ever wondered whether foster care could be right for you, Emily offers a reassuring perspective: “If you’ve got a room, a bed, and time to listen, you have so much to offer,” she says.
Want to hear more? Listen to Emily’s full interview on Bay FM to learn about the joys and challenges of foster care and why it’s an experience worth considering. Don’t miss out on this inspiring conversation!
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