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The Adoption and Fostering Podcast

Al Coates & Scott Casson-Rennie

Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering

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Podcast Special - The Adoption & Special Guardianship...

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2025/04/25

We pulled this episode together at short notice to promote the work of adoptive parent Clare Solomon joined by Euan Preston of the Potato group to talk about the upcoming march to protest against the changes to the ASGSF. We chat through the changes and what they are looking to achieve through the petition and the march. You can sign the petition here, or find out more about the march on the 3rd May to Downing Street here and find out more about them on their Facebook page here. As always if you’ve

37:45

Churchill Fellowship Report Part 1: Walking with...

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2025/04/23

Hello and welcome to this first episode of Al's Churchill Fellowship. You can read the full report here.This episode draws on peer support specialists working directly with parents and carers living with children with challenging and aggressive behaviour. Focusing on Canada & the USA it considers different models of peer support including social media, virtual and in person. It then considers the role of peer mentors specifically in the Canadian organisation Interwoven Connections based across

01:00:23

Episode 208 - Dr Lynn Snow CF Post Adoption Depression

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2025/04/19

In this Episode Al interviews Dr Lynn Snow. She is a medical doctor who has undertaken a Churchill Fellowship looking at how other countries and context address and support adoptive parents experiencing post adoption depression. It was a fascinating conversation and Lynn has also worked as a paediatrician on adoption panel and we start by unpacking that a little. We then delve deeply into the issue of PAD, its prevalence, what helps and what doesn't. Lynn's conversations with several professionals

32:45

Conversations - Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz

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2025/04/12

Hello and welcome to this episode of Converations from the A&F podcast. In this episode I speak to foster carer and Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz. He’s passionate about protecting vulnerable children which is what led him to start YATOM: The Jewish Foster and Adoption Network. He is a father to 4 children and has fostered 8 children over the past few years with his wife, Shoshana. They work to motivate and support the Jewish community in the journey of adopting & fostering children and to

30:27

Better Me Better Us Ep 23 - Keeping Up With the Kids

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2025/04/08

What does it really mean to keep up with the kids? It's more than knowing the latest slang or TikTok trends – it's about staying curious, open, and connected.In this episode, we explore how tuning into the world our young people live in helps build stronger relationships and deeper understanding. Are you up to date with the language they use? Do you know what matters to them right now? Are you curious rather than critical? As always you can connect with us through the following

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Episode 207 - Michelle Hall & Dr Paul Shuttleworth...

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2025/04/05

Hello and welcome to the A&F podcast. In this, slightly raucous, episode we speak to Michelle Hall and Dr Paul Shuttleworth. They chat about the work they are doing with the charity Kinship supporting carers to help children make sense of their life stories. They are delivering free training across the UK, both online and in person, and you can sign up through the Kinship website here. If you're interested in coming to Al's Fellowship report release/webinar then you can sign up for free

37:36

Conversations - Foster Carer Zoe Bell

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2025/03/29

Hello and welcome to this episode of Converations from the A&F podcast. In this episode I speak to foster carer Zoe Bell, she shares her experience of being a foster carer and the impact of her faith on that. She now works for the charity 100 Homes based in Nottinghamshire that supports local churches to recruit carers and build networks around foster carers for the local authority. Links: Facebook and Insta: @100HomesNotts Email: info@100homes.org.uk As always if you’ve experience of

01:07:39

Episode 206 - Anna Webster, Therapeutic Caregiving...

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2025/03/22

In this episode of the A&F podcast we speak to adoptive parent and Neurodiversity Coaching Psychologist Anna Webster. She shares her experience of parenting a child with a diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the development of the Neurowise Programme on Therapeutic Caregiving for FASD. It is a genuinely fascinating chat and we both drew lots of new information and thinking about the role of parents and the specific challenges parents and carers of children with FASD face. Anna is

50:36

Conversations - Adoptive Parent Ali Fanshaw

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2025/03/15

Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F podcast. In this episode I speak to adoptive parent Ali. With her husband they adopted two boys and after what seemed like a routine and normal experience of parenting challenges came when they started School. Ali shares her experience of facing challenges, difficult decisions that led to her setting up the ‘Fizzy Kids’ website and FaceBook page. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective

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Episode 22 – Interpretations

The Adoption and Fostering Podcast ·

2025/03/11

This month, we're exploring the power of interpretations. The way we hear, use, and understand words can significantly shape how we think,feel, and respond. We reflect on how shifting our interpretations can improve relationships and promote understanding.As always you can connect with us through the following - Instagram- BMBUltd Facebook – Better Me Better Us Email – info@bettermebetterus.co.uk

53:39

Episode 205 -The Impact of Childhood Maltreatment...

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2025/03/08

Phd Student Laura Smith recently got in touch with us in relation to research that she is undertaking research assessing the impact of a history of childhood maltreatment in the birth family on a child's emotional development. This is aimed specifically at adopters and adoptees aged 3 to 10 years old and she is keen to speak to families. We unpick why she is undertaking this research and what it can tell us in terms of how we care for adopted, and other children, who have experienced early

59:33

Conversations - Peter Jacob talks about NVR

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2025/03/01

Hello and welcome to this slightly unusual episode of Converations from the A&F podcast. Today I’m speaking to Peter Jakob, he introduced NVR (Non Violent Resistance) to the UK and has been a leader in its development and training of practitioner here. He’s has a new book out ‘Non Violent Resistance in Trauma Focused Practice’, we talk about that as well as broader issues supporting families. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective

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Episode 204 - Adopter & Swer Rebecca Govern talks...

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2025/02/22

This was a fantastic episode to record, Rebecca draws on her experience as an adoptive parent to a child impacted by FASD as well as being a practicing social worker as we talk about FASD and the challenges families face getting help. To be honest it's such a critical topic we cartwheel around it. Rebecca wrote the following: "I am a doctoral researcher at Birmingham City University. My research looks at post adoption social work with families with a child with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of

01:02:57

Podcast Special - AUK's Becky Brooks on the...

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2025/02/15

In this episode we get Becky Brooks to come on and walk us through the new Government's Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that is progressing through parliament now. There's lot to unpack and Becky is able to direct us to the highlights with school uniforms, admission rules for looked after children, virtual school powers, guardianship offers and much more discussed. As always Beck it spot on and you can read more on her analysis here. If you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special

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BMBU Episode 21 - Kindness

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2025/02/11

This month we’re talking about kindness- the chosen as Children's word of the year for 2024.We'll talk about why it matters, how it shapes connections and interactions.Kindness isn’t just about individual moments—it creates a ripple effect. When children experience kindness, it strengthens relationships, builds trust, and influences the systems and communities around them. A kind, understanding approach within families, schools, and support networks can transform outcomes for children who have

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Episode 203.5 Becky Brooks and the Adoption Barometer

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2025/02/08

Hello and Welcome to this Episode, It's always a pleasure to have Adoption UK's Becky Brooks onto the podcast. Becky is an adoptive parent, former foster care, author and self confessed policy and statistics Nerd. Adoption UK's Adoption Barometer is open til the 17th Feb and is a tool that informs policy makers and gives real data to the lived experience of adoptees and adopters' families. We unpick some of the reasoning behind the questions and why only 16 to 25 year old adoptees are polled. We

01:07:20

Conversations - Solo Adoptive Parent Ramsey

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2025/02/01

Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F podcast. In this episode I speak to solo adopter Ramsey. He shares his journey to adoption and the experience of travelling through it on his own. 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 Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe

01:12:52

Episode 203 - Artificial Intelligence and Support +...

The Adoption and Fostering Podcast ·

2025/01/25

Hello and Welcome to this Episode, we jump on the AI bandwagon and dig into what we think about the idea of support to families being provided by A.I. It is an interesting chat and we give on A.I. model a try with surprising results. We also unpack the comments we got through our FB page. Fiona Wells joins us for the whole conversation, share's her perspective and then gives us an update about the work of PATCH targeting change within adoption. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering

30:02

Conversations - Adoptive Parent Augusto

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2025/01/18

Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F Network. In this episode I speak to Augusto, with his wife they adopted twins. He reflects on the challenges of early permanence and transracial adoption.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 Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at

26:50

Better Me Better Us Episode 20 - Goals

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2025/01/14

This month, we focus on goals. Do you set goals? If so, are they truly for you, or are they shaped by what society expects? For fostered and adopted children, the ultimate goal often revolves around finding a permanent family. But how much are they included in shaping this goal? Are their voices heard in the process? Join us in the conversation as we explore the importance of realistic, meaningful and inclusive goal-setting. Connect with us - Instagram- @BMBUltd Facebook – Better Me Better

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