Adoption, Fostering & Tea: The New Family Social Podcast

10 - ”Everyone on the checkouts was looking at me!”

Anthony talks about adopting his two sons and how his family and friends reacted.

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9 - ”Daddy, you’re everything I could ask for”

Raj and Paul adopted two boys when the social worker called to say the birth mum was pregnant again. 

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8 - Do we adopt a sibling group?

We talk about the decisions and thoughts behind adopting a sibling group.

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7 - Contact with birth siblings

We chat with DJ about contact with birth siblings

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6 - Meeting the birth mother

We chat with Mark about meeting his adopted child's birth mother.

 

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5 - Should I adopt my child’s sibling?

We talk with Andrew and Brian about the chance to adopt their child's younger brother.

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4 - Panels: Behind the scenes

Ruby sits on adoption and fostering panels and shares her advice on what to expect and how you can join a panel.  

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3 - Military family adopting after infertility

We talk to Susan and Jane about adopting whilst serving in the military and their fertility treatment journey.

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2 - Coping with delays with Ralph and Charlie

Adoption delayed due to Covid-19 and legal wranglings.  Ralph and Charlie chat about their experiences.

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1 - Early stages of the adoption process with Jay and Thom

Applying to adopt and being matched with a child.  Jay and Thom chat about their experiences.

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