
Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 124 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParenting | |||

Hello and welcome to this episode of the A&F podcast, we unpack the fallout of our Canada trip and answer a question from a listener. Over the last few weeks there's been a few consultations for the DfE by Adoption England, we unpack some of that and... more
Hello and welcome to conversations from the AandF podcast.
In this episode I speak to Dallas a parent through adoption who lives in Canada she shares the experience of adopting two children and the impact of caring for children with complex and chal... more
In this episode we are talking about positive dosing - the small, consistent, positive interactions that help children who have experienced trauma, loss, or instability begin to build self-worth, trust, and connection.
We explore why positive attenti... more
Hello and welcome to conversations from the AandF podcast.
In this episode I speak to a former guest Mary-Joy Johnson founder of Wildways therapy and an integrative psychotherapist whose work focuses on supporting adoptive parents. This is a really ... more
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Excellent and multifaceted discussion about everything adoption and foster care from the viewpoint of adoptive families and activists. Also fun.
So helpful to every involved and n adoption
I love listening to the adoption and fostering podcast. It’s informative , relative and as a professional supports me hearing different voices.
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)
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! ❤️❤️❤️
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This show centers on adoption and fostering with a focus on real family experiences, systemic challenges, and practical strategies for navigating care, education, and trauma. Episodes frequently feature adoptive families, foster carers, birth relatives, and professionals sharing candid stories, policy updates, and resource tips. Listeners can expect nuanced discussions about trauma-informed parenting, the impact of foster care and adoption systems, and advocacy for better support structures. A notable pattern is the blend of personal narrative with professional insight, often highlighting UK-based contexts, community support, and calls for improved training and services for families in care.
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The Adoption and Fostering Podcast launched 10 years ago and published 124 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Adoption and Fostering Podcast include:
1. Mary-Joy Johnson
2. Tanya Dugay
3. Mary Burns
4. Rachel Staff
5. Tris Casson Rennie
6. Dr. Maude Champagne
7. Mike Hancock
8. Anthea Benjamin
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