Judith qualified as a social worker in 2005 and initially worked as a Child Protection Social Worker. Judith has 8 years’ experience within fostering, firstly as a supervising social worker and for the past four years as a Senior Social Worker. Judith holds a BA degree in Social Science and Psychology and has a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Social Care. She is also a qualified trainer in Skills to Foster.

Debi Atkin is a director of Family Fostering. Debi has over 35 years of experience working with children and families and 23 years of working within fostering. Whilst she was a qualified social worker, she managed various services and was a registered manager within fostering services for over 12 years. Having previously been a foster carer she has valuable insights into the reality of foster caring and a heart for supporting foster carers in the complex work they do.

Teresa Morgan is a director of Family Fostering and is also the Responsible Individual. She is a qualified social worker with over 35 years of experience working with children and families and 23 years of working within fostering. Teresa’s parents were foster carers, and she has a real insight into the valuable role birth children play and the impact fostering can have on them. She is passionate about ensuring everyone in the fostering family is fully supported.

Chantelle is a qualified social worker with a BA hons degree in Social Work and has been employed by Family Fostering for over 5 years. Chantelle is also the Therapeutic Parenting lead within the service and holds the diploma in therapeutic parenting. She is also fully committed to supporting foster carers, their birth children and extended families understanding fostering is a whole family venture.

Chloe is an experienced and qualified social worker with 6 years post qualifying experience. Chloe worked as a Children and Families’ Social Worker supporting children in need and children at risk. She then worked within the adolescent team where she has supported young people with complex and diverse social issues including domestic violence, substance misuse, mental health, child sexual exploitation and county lines. Chloe has a genuine desire to empower people to make positive changes in their lives.

Krista is a highly experienced office administrator with a Bachelor or Arts Degree and a 3 year Business Administration/Human Resources Diploma.  She is also a qualified teacher of English to speakers of other languages.  Krista has been employed by Family Fostering for over 9 years, and is a kind and compassionate individual with a genuine desire to provide help and support to those in need.

Emeli is an experienced administrator with direct experience working in a fostering team. Emeli is the panel administrator and ensures that our panels at Family Fostering run smoothly. She brings energy and humour to the role and is always willing to lend a hand and help out where needed.

Amy is a skilled and experienced administrator. Amy is Certified in Level 2 and Level 3 business administration, and she is committed to continual learning and development. She also completed a level 2 Information, Advice or Guidance course. She is a naturally caring person and loves to help people.

Laura has over 20 years’ experience in social care and has a BA in Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring. She thrives on creative problem-solving and she has a passion for supporting children, young people and their families with empathy and dedication. Laura’s experience includes being a restorative justice facilitator, a mentor in a secondary school and she has also worked as a social worker assistant for Strengthening Independence service for disabled children and young people.

Aoife is a qualified social worker who has worked in the children in care team at The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead prior to her employment at Family Fostering. Through her compassionate approach and dedication, Aoife always tries to create meaningful and lasting change in the lives of those she works with, with a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of diverse children, young people, families, and carers.

Becca is our business development assistant. Becca has previous experience in owning her own business and running her own company. Becca’s qualifications are in creative arts and business development. She is passionate about fostering growth and building connections and she thrives in the dynamic world of business development. As a dedicated Business Development Assistant, Becca brings a blend of creativity and strategic thinking to the table, eager to contribute to the expansion and success of Family Fostering.

Sarah has been a qualified social worker since 2001 with her first 3 years working in a children’s and family’s team for a local authority. She has worked in fostering ever since as a supervising social worker, senior practitioner, and an independent social worker. Whilst her practice is underpinned by therapeutic approach, she is passionate about foster carers receiving the right support to ensure they can provide the very best care to their children and young people.