Stories from On The Sofa With Sal

This blog explores what young people in care want adults to understand, based on insights from Apex Fostering’s internal participation report. From recognition and trust to life skills and celebration, it shows what’s working — and where we’re growing.

In this episode of On the Sofa with Sal, we sit down with The Share Foundation to explore how young people leaving care can access Child Trust Funds and Junior ISAs — and why financial confidence is about more than just money. A must-watch for carers, professionals, and care leavers alike.

Ever thought about fostering in your 60s? Dale and his wife started just as their children left home — and built a full house filled with purpose, love, and joy. Discover how later life fostering can change lives, including your own.

Discover how Apex Fostering’s Family Finding Officer carefully matches foster carers and children. In this episode of On the Sofa with Sal, we explore the foster care matching process, why ethical fostering matters, and how family finding creates better outcomes than traditional placements.

Single foster carer Sonia shares her inspiring journey reuniting siblings, overcoming challenges, and finding purpose with Apex Fostering.