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 r...
28 Maalis 202327min
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 ...
14 Joulu 202232min
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 chi...
30 Marras 202231min
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 chi...
16 Marras 202226min
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 s...
2 Marras 202226min
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 ...
18 Loka 202227min
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?
12 Joulu 202027min
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 i...
28 Marras 202022min
