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BONUS EPISODE: Interview with foster carer Ricardo Sinclair
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Girlies, we've got something a bit different for you this week: a very special surprise episode, sponsored by the National Fostering Campaign from the Department for Education.
We recently sat down with foster carer Ricardo Sinclair for a gorgeous conversation all about fostering. Ricardo has been fostering for just over 5 years, welcoming children of all ages across different types of placements. We found out all about his journey to fostering, how he's found fostering as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and what the most rewarding part of it all has been for him. It turns out that fostering is more accessible to all kinds of people than we realised... so we hope you enjoy our conversation with Ricardo, and learn something new along the way!
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