Imagined we begin today with the image of one set of footprints — a path walking alone through frost and silence. In this episode Tim from Three Circles Fostering and the host explore how fostering, education and solidarity create cracks of life where systems have failed. They trace the cycle of care from unstable placements and costly residential provision to the power of mainstream schooling, vocational learning and ‘‘staying put’’ arrangements. Through personal stories and practical experience, Tim explains how investing in education and long-term support reduces harm, prevents rising costs, and helps care-experienced young people find stability, purpose and community.