Silk FM Interview during Foster Care Fortnight
On 24th May I was fortunate enough to be interviewed on our local Cheshire radio station, Silk 106.9. This was not only to promote my book, but more importantly to highlight “Foster care fortnight” which takes place during the last 2 weeks in May.
These two weeks are designed to showcase fostering and to recruit new foster carers, because we need 10,000 more places in this country, in order to give a home to each of our vulnerable children.
In the interview I talked about how I became involved in fostering, how it had enriched my life, and some of the pitfalls. I speak of the rewarding experience and how the book takes you on a journey through sadness, joy, anger and frustration at a system which is overstretched.
Here is a link to the interview
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My First Review Is Most Complimentary
I am delighted to announce that I have had my first book review of “Part of the Family”.
John has spent many years teaching special needs children, and therefore has a natural interest in the subject matter. He says:-
“I’m finding Jan Garsden’s book very moving. As someone who hasn’t fostered but through my special education career and subsequent volunteering with families on the cusp of children being removed I have some understanding of the fostering world.
I finished the book last night. I found it captivating. To have a book containing sadness and joy in equal measure makes it very special. Good on you both for your compassion towards those vulnerable youngsters.”
Thank you John very much for your review. I am keen for anyone who has read the book to review it, as I welcome other people’s views.