Truth Be Told: Adoption Stories
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The Takeover
March 28, 2023 · 27 minIn this final special episode, we hear from adopted young people themselves. It's a Takeover! Mimi, Keira May, Ellie-Rose, Charlotte, Callum, Sarah, and Becca are all members of the Connected groups run by Adoption UK on behalf of the…
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Everyone Can Adopt
December 14, 2022 · 33 minHow easy is it to adopt in a same-sex couple? Or if you’re single? Or from a minority ethnic group? In this episode, we discover how adoption is an option for everyone, and how you can help your child find their identity. Mo tells us…
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A Helping Hand At School
November 30, 2022 · 32 minWhat makes a good school for an adopted child? And how do you ask for the educational support your child is entitled to? In this episode we talk about the additional learning needs of many adopted children, and what support is available…
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Love and Trauma
November 16, 2022 · 27 minCan love conquer trauma? What exactly does trauma look like in an adopted child? And what help is out there? In this episode, we hear our adoptive parents’ day to day experiences of managing their children's trauma. And we find out how…
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Keeping and Creating Connections
November 2, 2022 · 27 minHow do you manage contact with an adopted child’s birth family? And how do you create new sibling relationships within families? In this episode, our adoptive parents tell us their stories about the sometimes daunting process of…
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Our Adoption Journey
October 18, 2022 · 28 minHow do you choose a child? Their age? Their ethnicity? Their story? With many children waiting, how do social workers ensure the right match is made? In this first of a new series, five parents from across Wales share stories about…
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Post Adoption Support
December 12, 2020 · 27 minIn the final episode of our first podcast series, we’re looking at the ongoing support available for adoptive parents. What is the experience of our adopters in asking for and receiving help?
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Creating A Connection With My Child
November 28, 2020 · 22 minWe’re talking about bonding in this episode - or attachment as it's really called. How do you ensure your adopted child feels safe, feels loved - and how long is it before you know what you’re doing is making a difference?