Truth Be Told: Adoption Stories

In this adoption podcast, a group of adopters talk to each other about their experiences - from the first steps to post-adoption support. No one knew each other before the recording but within moments it will be like listening to old friends talk. They laugh together, they cry together. To find out more about adopting with the National Adoption Service, you can: Follow us @nas_cymru and @nationaladoptionservice Contact us adoptcymru.com

Episodes

The Takeover

March 28, 2023 • 27 mins

In this final special episode, we hear from adopted young people themselves. It's a Takeover! Mimi, Keira May, Ellie-Rose, Charlotte, Callum, Sarah, and Becca are all members of the Connected groups run by Adoption UK on behalf of the National Adoption Service for Wales. They share their experiences as adopted young people, and their role in changing perceptions and policy.

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Everyone Can Adopt

December 13, 2022 • 32 mins

How easy is it to adopt in a same-sex couple? Or if you’re single? Or from a minority ethnic group?

In this episode, we discover how adoption is an option for everyone, and how you can help your child find their identity.

Mo tells us how the Asian community still struggles with adoption and Abbey describes the support network around her as a single parent.

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A Helping Hand At School

November 29, 2022 • 31 mins

What makes a good school for an adopted child? And how do you ask for the educational support your child is entitled to?

In this episode we talk about the additional learning needs of many adopted children, and what support is available to help.

We hear how Clare and Gareth have worked with the school to help their daughter through difficult issues and Rob explains how, as a dad and teacher, he benefits from the new Additional Lear...

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Love and Trauma

November 15, 2022 • 26 mins

Can love conquer trauma? What exactly does trauma look like in an adopted child? And what help is out there?

In this episode, we hear our adoptive parents’ day to day experiences of managing their children's trauma. And we find out how adoption agencies prepare parents for what they may encounter.

Mo describes how he helped his daughter feel settled at home and Abbey talks about the discomfort she feels when people ask her why her ...

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Keeping and Creating Connections

November 1, 2022 • 26 mins

How do you manage contact with an adopted child’s birth family? And how do you create new sibling relationships within families?

In this episode, our adoptive parents tell us their stories about the sometimes daunting process of communicating with birth families and managing children's expectations.

We hear how Gareth overcame his anger at the birth parents for his children’s benefit. And Rob describes the moment he and his husband ...

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Our Adoption Journey

October 18, 2022 • 27 mins

How do you choose a child? Their age? Their ethnicity? Their story? With many children waiting, how do social workers ensure the right match is made?

In this first of a new series, five parents from across Wales share stories about adopting children and introducing them to their forever home.

In this episode, dad of two Rob explains how he felt guilty about wanting a young child and Clare and Gareth describe the joy and challenges...

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Post Adoption Support

December 12, 2020 • 27 mins

In the final episode of our first podcast series, we’re looking at the ongoing support available for adoptive parents. What is the experience of our adopters in asking for and receiving help?

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Creating A Connection With My Child

November 28, 2020 • 22 mins

We’re talking about bonding in this episode - or attachment as it's really called. How do you ensure your adopted child feels safe, feels loved - and how long is it before you know what you’re doing is making a difference?

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My Child’s First Week At Home

November 14, 2020 • 35 mins

4. Our seven adopters talk about those crucial first few hours, days and weeks with their children.

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The Matching Process

October 31, 2020 • 25 mins

3. This episode is all about one of the most emotionally intense parts of the journey: matching children with their new families. Is there such a thing as the perfect fit?

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The Assessment

October 17, 2020 • 19 mins

2. Our adopters discuss their experiences of the assessment and approval process and meeting their social worker for the first time - which has nothing to do with having a clean house!

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Meet Our Adopters

October 13, 2020 • 27 mins

1. In this first episode, get to know our adopters. Why they adopted and how people’s opinions of them being unable or not wanting to have children naturally, being single, gay or “too old” didn’t put them off.

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