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The Adoption and Fostering Podcast

Al Coates & Scott Casson-Rennie
Adoption
Fostering
Mental Health
Foster Care
Social Work
Trauma
Parenting
Child Welfare
Family Dynamics
Kinship Care
Adoption Disruption
Therapeutic Parenting
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Adoptive Families
Child Development
Social Media
Education
Child Trauma
FASD
Kindness

Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes124Founded10 years ago
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ParentingKids & Family

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Latest Episodes

Hello and welcome to the A&F podcast

In this episode I speak to Nancy Mielle, we first chatted in 2023 when she shared her remarkable lived experience. Here we chat about the interplay of early adversity, trauma and neurodiversity. Nancy shares her ... more

Hello and welcome to this episode of conversations from the Fostering and Adoption podcast

In this episode I talk to Dr Claire Agius, she is an academic and adoptive parent who has researched the challenges faced by adoptive parents. We chat about h... more

Hello and welcome to this conference report -  Reframing Professional Practice on Child to Parent Abuse. It was held on the 15th May in Central London and I was asked to share my perspective on dads' experiences as well as generally. It was a great d... more

This month, we're talking about change and endings. Whether planned or unexpected, transitions such as leaving school, saying goodbye to trusted adults, or changes at home can have a big impact on children and young people.

As always you can connect ... more

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Recent Guests

Claire Agius
Academic and adoptive parent who researched challenges faced by adoptive parents
Manchester Metropolitan University (PhD work)
Episode: Conversations - Dr Claire Agius, Adopter Wellbeing
Helen Bonnick
Retired social worker and campaigner for CPA awareness
Holes in the Wall
Episode: Conference Special - Reframing Professional Practice on Child to Parent Abuse.
Nikki Rutter
Advocate with lived experience; speaker on CPA sessions
Capa First Response
Episode: Conference Special - Reframing Professional Practice on Child to Parent Abuse.
Freda Quinlan
Principal social worker in adult safeguarding; PhD on adult child-to-older-parent coercive control
University College Dublin
Episode: Conference Special - Reframing Professional Practice on Child to Parent Abuse.
Maria Duah
Founder of Silence CIC; conference organizer
Silence CIC
Episode: Conference Special - Reframing Professional Practice on Child to Parent Abuse.
Rachel Braverman
Adoptive parent and director at NVR Practitioners Consortium
NVR Practitioners Consortium
Episode: WwF - Rachel Braverman - 'unhelpful help'
Corey Mckinney
Former foster carer and author
Episode: Converstations - US Foster Carer Corey
Sarah Fry
Belay Foundation
Episode: Conversation with Sarah Fry and Claire Murphy from the Belay Foundation
Claire Murphy
Belay Foundation
Episode: Conversation with Sarah Fry and Claire Murphy from the Belay Foundation

Host

Al Coates
Host and frequent contributor with focus on adoption, foster care, and policy insights.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Brilliant

    Excellent and multifaceted discussion about everything adoption and foster care from the viewpoint of adoptive families and activists. Also fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    - allears -
    Germanya year ago
  • Thank you

    So helpful to every involved and n adoption

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katesh99
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Brilliant !

    I love listening to the adoption and fostering podcast. It’s informative , relative and as a professional supports me hearing different voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vicky1494&
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • So brilliant

    I have found this the most informative and demystifying source in my own personal run up to becoming a foster parent (fingers crossed). Lots of pointers to approaches and perspectives and resourses. Thank you!!! (Also love the funny banter)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    not just
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Love the Conversations!

    New to this podcast, discovered through a link to Shushma! Not new to adoption ❤️ I have really enjoyed the conversations, in particular recent listens with birth mum Angela, and then adopter Laura. Wow hats off to Laura... what an extraordinary story requiring so much bravery and resilience. I will keep listening! ❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angelhoneylove
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Listeners value the honest, varied voices from adopters, adoptees, and professionals.
Sound quality and host banter are notable, with some episodes better produced than others.
Community-focused content is helpful for practical action and advocacy.
The show is a go-to resource for navigating adoption/fostering challenges and system gaps.

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Conference Special - Reframing Professional Practice on Child to Parent Abuse.
Q: How did the event address CPA across different life stages and cultures?
By bringing diverse voices from social work, safeguarding, and community groups, highlighting how CPA manifests differently across ages and cultures, and stressing the importance of language and culturally informed approaches.
Conference Special - Reframing Professional Practice on Child to Parent Abuse.
Q: What was the core message you hoped attendees would take away from the conference?
To stay curious, push for practical action, and pressure systems to listen to what professionals and families need, ensuring that support can be accessed when it is needed, not just when it is convenient.
Conversations - Dr Claire Agius, Adopter Wellbeing
Q: So what is the title of your PhD and what are your findings?
The PhD explored the mental health impacts on adoptive parents raising children with trauma, using an experience-based co-design approach to understand stories from both parents and professionals, with the aim of making the system more compassionate and responsive.
WwF - Rachel Braverman - 'unhelpful help'
Q: What tips can you offer for staying regulated in meetings with professionals when emotions run high?
Take a moment to breathe, use grounding techniques, and prepare a short script or notes; if needed, sleep on a response to avoid escalation, and bring a supportive ally to the meeting.
Conversations - Suzanne Scott - T.I.P
Q: Can you give me an example of consequences?
Suzanne describes how she uses natural consequences instead of punishment, focusing on understanding a child's emotional state and helping them learn without adding more stress.

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What is The Adoption and Fostering Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, practitioner- and family-focused show exploring adoption and fostering from multiple angles, including lived experiences, policy debates, trauma-informed care, and practical support. Conversations frequently center on navigating systems, accessing benefits, peer support, and the emotional realities for adoptive and kinship families, with a mix of personal storytelling and expert commentary. Notable strengths include a diverse guest set spanning adopters, foster carers, clinicians, and nonprofit leaders, plus a casual, empathetic host dynamic that makes complex topics accessible for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. Potential listeners include prospective adopters, foster carers, social workers, and agency partners see... more

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Recent guests on The Adoption and Fostering Podcast include:

1. Claire Agius
2. Helen Bonnick
3. Nikki Rutter
4. Freda Quinlan
5. Maria Duah
6. Rachel Braverman
7. Corey Mckinney
8. Sarah Fry

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