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Maintaining Relationships with Birth Families
Welcome to episode 29 of the You Can Adopt podcast. In this episode, host Dr Krish Kandiah, an adopter, foster carer, birth parent, and long‑standing advocate for children in care, is joined by…
National Adoption Week: Preparing to Welcome Home a Child
Welcome to episode 28 of the You Can Adopt Podcast. Worried your home isn’t “perfect”? Or that you’re not quite ready to adopt? You’re not alone. In this special episode for National Adoption…
The First Step – Exploring Adoption
Welcome to episode 27 of the You Can Adopt Podcast. Host Isma Almas – comedian, writer, and adoptive mum – speaks with Michelle and Laura, a same-sex couple raising their two adopted daughters.…
Exploring Transracial Adoption
In this special episode of the You Can Adopt podcast, we explore the topic of transracial adoption 🎙️ Yoni Ejo, a social worker, adopted person, adoptive mother, and founder of Diversity Adopt,…
National Adoption Week: The Journey
Welcome to a special episode of the You Can Adopt podcast for National Adoption Week 2024. This episode features Al Coates MBE, social worker and adoptive father to six, in conversation with…
The Adoption Journey
Welcome to episode 24 of the You Can Adopt Podcast. This episode features Miles Asteri, former contestant on BBC’s ‘The Traitors’, and single adopter Alex, in conversation about their journey to…
Preparing for the Arrival of a Sibling with your Birth Children - with Debbie & Lydia Bright
Welcome to episode 23 of the You Can Adopt podcast. Debbie Bright, mum of four, has fostered over 200 children over the last 30 years. She has looked after children of all ages, with a variety of…
Identity, Openness and Birth Family Contact with Nick Ede
Welcome to episode 22 of the You Can Adopt podcast. In this episode, TV presenter, culture expert and adopted person Nick Ede speaks to Samantha, who is part of three generations of adopted people.…
Black Identity, Culture and Belonging in Adoption with Jimmy Akingbola
Welcome to episode 21 of the You Can Adopt podcast, hosted by actor Jimmy Akingbola. In his 2022 ITV documentary ‘Handle with Care’, Jimmy explores his journey through the care system, and his…
Support for Adopters with Sanam Harrinanan
Welcome to Episode 20 of the You Can Adopt podcast, hosted by former children’s social worker and Love Island winner, Sanam Harrinanan. In this episode, Sanam speaks to Emma, who adopted two…
Early Permanence - A Route To Adoption with Pandora Christie
Welcome to episode 19 of the You Can Adopt podcast, hosted by radio DJ Pandora Christie, who speaks to guest Jonny about his experience of adopting through early permanence. Early permanence refers…
Adopting as a Same Sex Couple with Charlie Condou
Welcome to episode 18 of the You Can Adopt podcast, hosted by actor and activist Charlie Condou, who speaks to couple Adam and Daniyal, who adopted their son, about adopting as a same sex couple.…
Adoption Through a Child’s Eyes: with Debbie Bright and Lizzy & Lilybelle
Welcome to episode 17 of the You Can Adopt podcast, hosted by Debbie, a returning host to the podcast, talking to mother and daughter Lizzy and Lilybelle about their experience of adoption, growing…
National Adoption Week – The Importance of Heritage and Identity with Ashley John-Baptiste and Jamal
Welcome to episode 16 of the You Can Adopt podcast, hosted by BBC Presenter Ashley John-Baptiste, talking to Jamal, who was adopted at the age of three. They share memories of their lives as children…
A Life Less Ordinary: Adopting Children Who Wait Longest: with Carrie & David Grant
In this 15th episode of the podcast, Carrie and David Grant are joined by parents of 3, Kathryn and Adrian, to talk about their experiences of adopting children that face the greatest delays in…
Growing Up as an Adopted Person and Contact with Siblings: with Ashley John-Baptiste
This week, Ashley John-Baptiste, BBC reporter and presenter, who grew up in foster care, meets Luke, who was adopted at the age of three. In this 14th episode of the podcast, Ashley and Luke explore…
Birth Family Contact and Being Open: with Nicky Campbell and Professor Beth Neil
Nicky Campbell talks to Professor Beth Neil, an expert in post-adoption contact, about the topic. Beth is a Professor of Social Work, and Director of Research in the School of Social Work at the…
National Adoption Week: Answering your questions with Matt Barbet and Mark Owers
This National Adoption Week, campaign supporter Matt Barbet sits down with Mark Owers, expert in the field, and Chair of the National Adoption Recruitment Steering Group, to answer your questions on…
Adopting Children with Complex Health Needs and Disabilities with Carrie and David Grant
This week, Carrie and David Grant speak to single dad, Ben, from West Yorkshire, who first became a father at 21. Since his first adoption, he has adopted a total of six children with complex needs –…
Black Adopters with Lemn Sissay OBE
Today, we’re speaking to Jennifer, who has adopted her two sons with her husband. We’ll be talking about her adoption journey, as well as her experience of being a Black adopter. It’s an…
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