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Allegations, Fear, and Broken Systems: The Dark Side of Fostering
This week, Sarah and Louise tackle one of the most hidden crises in fostering, allegations against foster carers.
For decades, foster carers have quietly shared stories of false or retaliatory allegations, stories that were often dismissed as overemotional or anecdotal. In this episode, they unpack the scale of the problem, over 30,000 carers have been caught in a system that can devastate careers, families, and children’s stability.
Joining us is Dr Christian Harkensee, a paediatrician and Child Protection Lead, who shares his personal experience navigating a false allegation and the…
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