Fostering Roots

The podcast delves into the early life of Baroness Lola Young, who was placed in foster care at eight weeks old. This placement was with an elderly foster mother, known as Daisy, who provided a unique and unconventional nurturing environment during a time when such foster arrangements were less formalized. Young's experience revealed the complexities of her identity, as she initially believed she was handed over at six weeks, leading to a poignant realization about her connection to her biological mother. The distinction of being cared for by someone from a different racial background only deepened her understanding of her own identity and foster care experiences.