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Gavin Matthews speaks to the daughter of a foster carer who is now a carer herself

14 Oct 2020 | Interviews

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Dayna lives in Winsford, near Northwich and was 15 years old when her parents decided to foster. Now grown up and married, she was inspired by her Mum’s positive approach to fostering  and her own experience of growing up in a fostering household, to become a carer herself.

Dayna spoke to Gavin Matthews from Dee Radio on his breakfast show about her experiences and why fostering is so rewarding.  You can listen to the interview here:

 

In addition to the Dee Radio interview, Dayna, together with her Mum Wendy, spoke to presenter Kim Smith on Radio Northwich. Wendy is also a foster carer and explains how she became interested in fostering and what it is like caring for two teenage brothers. This is a longer interview (15 minutes), so put the kettle on, sit back and listen to what Wendy and Dayna have to say: