Stories from Foster Care
Irish Foster Care AssociationStories from Foster Care is a podcast brought to you by The Irish Foster Care Association. Join host Niamh Barrett as she meets people from all walks of life who have different experiences of foster care in Ireland. Listen to Stories from Foster Care on Spotify, Apple, Nearcast or wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe for all the latest episodes. Stories from Foster Care is produced... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 25 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & CultureParentingKids & Family | |||
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In this episode of Stories from Foster Care, Niamh Barrett talks to Clodagh Downes. Clodagh was in relative foster care as a child and since then she has been on a journey through education in social care, working in disability services and now worki... more
In this episode of Stories from Foster Care, Andrew Murphy talks to Scott and Tristan Casson-Rennie about their adoption and fostering journeys as a same-sex couple. The conversation then focuses on their passion, as founders of FASD Ireland, to brin... more
In this episode of Stories from Foster Care, Andrew Murphy is speaking with Maureen Gannon. Maureen has been fostering for over 13 years and three years ago began offering emergency placement care. Drawing from her experience of over 150 placements, ... more
In this episode of Stories from Foster Care, Niamh is speaking with Elizabeth Ward and Bridget Power, Traveller women who are family access workers at Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service in Dublin.
In a wide-ranging and illuminating c... more
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Really cool podcast. As someone who is just starting to dig into the child welfare system (in America!) I appreciate hearing these stories and learning more about experiences of kids in care and how other countries administer their system.
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What is Stories from Foster Care about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thoughtful, Ireland-focused series exploring foster care through lived experience, frontline practice, and policy critique. Episodes blend personal stories from foster carers, care-experienced young people, and professionals with discussions on FASD, Traveller communities, trauma-informed care, and system reforms. Listeners can expect practical parenting insights, advocacy updates, and calls for greater supports, representation, and cultural awareness in child welfare. The show often highlights challenges within statutory services, the emotional realities of fostering, and strategies that help families stay connected and thriving; it's likely to appeal to social care professionals, prospective foster carers, and policy advocates seeking g... more
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Stories from Foster Care launched 5 years ago and published 25 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Stories from Foster Care?
Recent guests on Stories from Foster Care include:
1. Clodagh Downes
2. Tristan Casson-Rennie
3. Scott Casson-Rennie
4. Maureen Gannon
5. Elizabeth Ward
6. Bridget Power
7. Katie Wrench
8. Andrea Reilly
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