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Truth Be Told: Adoption Stories

National Adoption Service•www.adoptcymru.com
Kids & Family
Parenting
Society & Culture
Relationships
In this adoption podcast, a group of adopters talk to each other about their experiences - from the first steps to post-adoption support.

No one knew each other before the recording but within moments it will be like listening to old friends talk. They laugh together, they cry together.

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Episodes

The Takeover

In 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 National Adoption Service for Wales. They share their experiences as adopted young people, and their role in changing perceptions and policy.

Mar 28, 2023•27 min

Everyone Can Adopt

How 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 how the Asian community still struggles with adoption and Abbey describes the support network around her as a single parent.

Dec 14, 2022•33 min

A Helping Hand At School

What 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 to help. We hear how Clare and Gareth have worked with the school to help their daughter through difficult issues and Rob explains how, as a dad and teacher, he benefits from the new Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales.

Nov 30, 2022•32 min

Love and Trauma

Can 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 adoption agencies prepare parents for what they may encounter. Mo describes how he helped his daughter feel settled at home and Abbey talks about the discomfort she feels when people ask her why her son was adopted.

Nov 16, 2022•27 min

Keeping and Creating Connections

How 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 communicating with birth families and managing children's expectations. We hear how Gareth overcame his anger at the birth parents for his children’s benefit. And Rob describes the moment he and his husband brought two non-blood siblings into their family....

Nov 02, 2022•27 min

Our Adoption Journey

How 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 adopting children and introducing them to their forever home. In this episode, dad of two Rob explains how he felt guilty about wanting a young child and Clare and Gareth describe the joy and challenges of raising three blood siblings.

Oct 18, 2022•28 min

Post Adoption Support

In 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?

Dec 12, 2020•27 min

Creating A Connection With My Child

We’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?

Nov 28, 2020•22 min

The Matching Process

3. This episode is all about one of the most emotionally intense parts of the journey: matching children with their new families. Is there such a thing as the perfect fit?

Oct 31, 2020•26 min

The Assessment

2. Our adopters discuss their experiences of the assessment and approval process and meeting their social worker for the first time - which has nothing to do with having a clean house!

Oct 17, 2020•19 min

Meet Our Adopters

1. In this first episode, get to know our adopters. Why they adopted and how people’s opinions of them being unable or not wanting to have children naturally, being single, gay or “too old” didn’t put them off.

Oct 13, 2020•27 min
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