EPISODE · Jun 9, 2020 · 25 MIN
Fostering A New Approach Episode 4: Housing and Accommodation
from VOICES from Leicestershire Cares · host Diana Omokore, Casey Armstrong
Main talking points:The relationships built between young mothers in a Baby and Mother unit.Lack of support from the state and the need for charities to support with food, mental wellbeing and isolation.Lockdown rules in a hostel and how they make life harder for mothers and babiesThe feelings of freedom when you walk into your new home.The bare-bones of council accommodation. No carpet, no curtains, no white goods.Setting up your own business as a young mother.Tanisa’s new businessMama Zuri Candles https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MamaZuriCandles Get involved in the podcastIf you have a questions for Casey and Diana to discuss on their podcast, tweet them at @LeicsCares #CEYPPODCAST or email [email protected] more information about our Voices project contact [email protected] out how we work with care experienced young people
What this episode covers
Leicestershire Cares’ latest care experienced podcast, Fostering a New Approach, explores the struggles around housing and accommodation for care experienced young people and single mothers estranged from their families. This week Casey and Diana interview Tanisa, a young single mother who accesses Leicestershires Cares’ Making Moves project, about her story of living in a Mother and Baby unit and now in council accommodation.
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