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The Adoption and Fostering Podcast

Al Coates & Scott Casson-Rennie

Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering

kids & family parenting

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39:26

Conversations - Katherine & Julie from SASSI (Solo...

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2023/12/02

Hello and welcome to conversations from the A and F network In this episode I speak to adoptive parents Julie and Karen, they are solo adopters and share their experience of adopting on their own. They have set up the organisation called SASSI ( Solo Adopters Social, Support and Information) which is a community for parents like themselves. We chat about the specific issues that solo adopters face well as the work and hopes of SASSI. You can find their website here. As always if you’ve experience

50:19

Episode 5 of FASD - What’s da Craic? Foster Carer Frank

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2023/11/28

In this episode Scott had a chat with foster carer and parent Frank. Frank and his wife adopted in the early 90’s in the UK and since then have returned to Ireland to live. Franks shares his families story of living with FASD, how they became aware of it, how they were supported, as well as how it impacted everyone in the longer term with the sad passing of his son 4 years ago from suicide. Franks story is an insightful and emotional listen, and we want to thank him publicly for sharing so

01:19:07

Episode 177 - Ellie Costello from Square Peg talking...

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2023/11/25

Hello and welcome to this episode of the A&F podcast. We have a great chat to share that we recorded in October, it's with Ellie Costello from Square Peg. Square Peg was set up as a social enterprise in April 2019, to effect change for children who struggle to attend school and their families. We only scratch the surface of a complex topic that affects many families in our community. Ellie has lived experience and is passionate about supporting families and making a positive change as are all

56:33

Episode 176 - Scottish Adult Adoptee Movement - Fi...

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2023/11/18

In this episode we speak to Fi Henderson from the Scottish Adult Adoptee Movement (SAAM). She shares her experience of becoming a campaigner for #AdopteeRights and the work that she is part of and the legislation that SAAM are looking to effect in Scotland. Fi is passionate about change and clear in terms of the support that is needed for adult adoptees and the changes that are needed across the system. You can see more of their work on their FB page here. Or contact them via email here

25:39

Better Me Better Us: Ep6 - Winter Season

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2023/11/14

As we move into winter Vicki and Haley reflect on what this time of year might mean to different people with different experiences. Connect with us - Instagram- @BMBUltd Facebook – Better Me Better Us Twitter – @BMBUltd Email – info@bettermebetterus.co.uk Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here

47:15

Conversations - Rianne and Danny

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2023/11/11

Hello and welcome to conversations from the A and F network In this episode I speak to Danny and Rianne foster carers featured in the recent channel four documentary ‘Kids’. Danny is a second generation foster carer and together they have fostered several children as well as raise their own family. We chat about their experience as well as getting an update on Byron one of the young people featured in the programme. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship

51:21

Wednesday Webcast - Sarah Anderson from FosterWiki

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2023/11/07

In this, sightly delayed released, Wednesday Webcast we speak to Sarah Anderson from FosterWiki. Sarah has been on before and she updates us on the work that the FosterWiki team are involved with as well as some other stuff. We talk all things recruitment, worker status and more, Sarah is passionate and you can find out more about what she does here. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that

37:51

Conversations - Adoptive Parent Alex

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2023/11/04

In this episode of the A&F conversations I speak to adoptive parent Alex. He is a member of the armed services and has recently adopted two children with his wife through the Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Families Association (SSAFA). He shares their experience of the process, approval, matching and placement as well as reflecting the unique aspects of that being in the military. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or

51:47

Podcast Special - Fostering in Ireland

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2023/10/31

In our final podcast spotlighting different aspects of the social care system in Ireland we look at fostering with Deirdre McDonagh and Daire Gilmartin from Five Rivers Fostering based across the whole country. We consider the legal framework as well as the culture around fostering that exists in Ireland. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the

01:08:54

Episode 175 - An interview with Psychosexual...

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2023/10/28

In this episode we're really pleased to speak to Psychosexual therapist Lisa Etherson. Firstly, it's a frank and open conversation that isn't suitable for children so be warned if you're of a delicate disposition, this may not be for you and certainly don't play it on loudspeaker when the vicar is round for tea. We chat about the impact of early adversity on children and young people and their relationships and sex. We also discuss the broader issue of shame which was the primary reason we invited

47:41

Conversations - Black Sheep, transracial adult...

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2023/10/21

Hello and welcome to conversations from the A and F network In this episode I speak to Black Sheep a transracial adult adoptee and adopter. She shares her experience of growing up in a white family, the challenges and joy’s of reunification with birth family and her own experience as an adoptive parent. Black Sheep also shares her perspective on transracial adoption and the issues of race that are unaddressed within the adoption system. She has written of her experience in a book that you can find

01:01:49

Episode 4 of ‘FASD - What’s da Craic?’ with Maggie,...

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2023/10/18

In this episode Maggie and Scott have a have a great catch up, discussing birthdays and family additions, they also review the recent research carried out by Dr Katy Tobin, Dr Elizabeth McCarthy and Ms Anna Marie Paanoven all from Trinity College Dublin. The report was released at the end of September, and we look at some of the statistics that caught our eye. This report is the first of its kind for Ireland - with respondents from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It is

33:53

Converstations - Birth Parent Kristy

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2023/10/18

Hello and welcome to this edition of conversations from the A&F network. It’s national adoption week and we’re delighted to speak to birth mother Kristy. She shares her story of the challenge of having her children removed and how she’s managed to build a life after that event. Her story is not uncommon, domestic abuse and mental ill health being at the start of the story as well as failed letterbox contact after social care professionals miscommunicated to adoptive parents. Kristy now

24:01

#Conversations - Mimm

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2023/10/16

Hello and welcome to this #NationalAdoptionWeek edition of conversations from the A&F network. As it’s national adoption week and I’m pleased to welcome adoptive parent and adult adoptee Mimm onto the podcast. We chat through some of her experiences and perspectives that reflect the diversity of opinions that are present in what can be a challenging week. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like

53:55

Episode 174 - New, Reports, #Adoption Week and more

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2023/10/14

In this episode we catch up after a long busy summer, there's lots to catch up on so we rattle through the issues. Here's the set list: Dog Face Birthday CVAA Panels National Adoption week DfE Ofsted changes (the response to the consultation can be read here) Judges (the report can be fund here) Conference You'll have to check on social media to see our little friends as well. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or

26:37

Better Me Better Us: Ep5 - Parents

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2023/10/10

In this months podcast Vicky and Haley talk all thing parenting! What does it mean and how has it changed over the years. Connect with us - Instagram- @BMBUltd Facebook – Better Me Better Us Twitter – @BMBUltd Email – info@bettermebetterus.co.uk Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here

31:52

Conversations - Anthony, Care Experienced Adult

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2023/10/07

Hello and welcome to conversations from the A and F podcast. In this episode I speak to Anthony about his experiences as a child entering the care system and his journey through foster care, residential care and semi independence. He’s really honest in terms of his responses to his lived experience and the help he received at various times. Anthony now campaigns for Revolving Door to improve youth justice and police responses to young people. You can connect and find out more about Anthony

27:02

Better Me Better Us: Ep3 - Social Media

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2023/10/06

Our third Better Me Better Us Podcast focuses on social media. We discuss various perspectives from telling ‘white lies’ so our children have access to platforms with an age limit, to posting photos of our children without consent. From an Adoption and Fostering perspective we discuss the challenges for both parents and professionals when children search for birth family members online and think about how we prepare and manage the potential risk associated with this. The virtual world has many

28:04

Podcast Special - Openness in Adoption Conference ’23

The Adoption and Fostering Podcast ·

2023/09/30

Hello and welcome to this special edition of the podcast from the A&F network. On the 20th Sept we were invited the National Adoption Strategy Team's conference on openness in adoption in London. Unfortunately Scott couldn’t come so I attended on my own. It was planned initially to be just for adoption practitioners and exclusively in person. However, there was huge demand and consequently it was opened up to an online audience of practitioners, adoptees, adopters and birth families. I was

25:26

FASD – What’s da Craic EP 3

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2023/09/26

Welcome to Episode 3 of ‘What’s da Craic’ with Maggie and Scott. September marks World FASD Awareness Month, with a whole day dedicated to FASD Awareness Day on 9thSeptember. In this episode Maggie and Scott reflect on the day – around Ireland, as well as globally. We reflect on social media posts, buildings being lit up red, the remarkable increase in Ireland of those willing to raise awareness for the FASD Community and more. It was certainly a very busy day, and we now consider what we will be

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