Our special episode with Joan Collins
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In this heartfelt episode of Voices of Fostering, we hear the incredible story of Joan, who was placed in foster care shortly after her birth in 1946. Joan shares insights into her upbringing with a caring foster mother, the challenges she faced after her foster mother's passing, and the eventual blessing of being taken in by her foster mother's daughter. Joan reflects on the differences in foster care between the 1940s and today, and how her experiences shaped her as a mother to her children, including her well-known daughter, Gemma Collins. Joan also discusses her discovery of her biological family's history and her involvement with National Fostering Group, advocating for the importance of fostering and providing a loving home to children in need.
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Κεφάλαια
1. Introduction and Welcome (00:00:00)
2. Joan's Early Life in Foster Care (00:00:24)
3. Life After Foster Mother's Passing (00:02:26)
4. Discovering Biological Family (00:04:45)
5. Impact of Foster Care on Motherhood (00:07:35)
6. Gemma's Rise to Fame (00:09:02)
7. Involvement in TOWIE (00:11:17)
8. Connecting with Roots and History (00:12:32)
9. Advocacy for Fostering (00:15:46)
10. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:18:30)
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