Adoption Shared

May 23 2024 24 ep. 44 mins 10
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Adoption Shared is produced by We Are Family adoption support community in partnership with Adopt London. Adoption Shared explores stories which inform, support and amplify the adopter voice and community. In each episode, our host Eddie Elliott meets adopters and professionals who share their insight and experiences of the adoption journey from a variety of different perspectives. You can join We Are Family for FREE at www.wearefamilyadoption.org.uk.*Please note that the views expressed in this podcast are the views of our guest speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of We Are Family or Adopt London.

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Season 4: Lisa’s Adoption Journey - Creating a Supportive Environment

May 23 2024 38 mins  
Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Lisa to discuss her journey of adopting a child with a cleft lip and palate. Lisa talks about navigating the adoption process, advocating for support for her child, and the importance of building a safe and encouraging network. Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared*Tweet Eddie @Eddiell

Season 4: A Conversation with Lucy on Adoption, Inequity, and Healthcare Access

May 03 2024 43 mins  
Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Lucy, a children's nurse and researcher, to explore her journey of adopting twice with her wife. Lucy shares her valuable insights into the challenges and the existing inequities of healthcare access. Throughout the conversation, Lucy underscores the importance of post-adoption support, advocating for her children's needs, and the signif

Season 4: Jessie's Adoption Journey - Navigating Sibling Adoption With Additional Needs

Apr 18 2024 54 mins  
Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Jessie, who shares her journey of adopting siblings with additional needs. Throughout the conversation, Jessie offers invaluable insights into the adoption process, preparation, and emotional aspects. With candid discussion of challenges faced, Jessie emphasises the crucial role of supportive professionals in navigating the adoption jour

Season 4: Navigating the Education System

Apr 04 2024 45 mins  
Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Stephen, a dedicated father and experienced educator, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of advocating for children with special educational needs (SEN). From the intricacies of securing an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) to the conversations between mainstream versus special schooling, Stephen shares his wealth of knowledge and pe

Season 4: Building Resilient Families

Mar 21 2024 40 mins  
In this episode, Eddie meets Esther who speaks about building resilient families and her journey with adoption. Esther also shares her work with the SEND Survival Guide and Emotional Freedom Tapping technique. Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared*Tweet Eddie @Eddielliott*Email us [email protected]*Join us www.wear

Season 4: Preparing for adopting a child with additional needs

Feb 26 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, Eddie meets Andrew who candidly shares his family's experience adopting a child with additional needs. Gain insights into the realities and hurdles faced by families navigating this unique journey.Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared*Tweet Eddie @Eddielliott*Email us [email protected]*Join us www.

We Are Family Anniversary Special with Co-Founders Miranda and Marie Louise

Nov 26 2023 67 mins  
This talk is part of our Big Give Christmas Challenge fundraising campaign . In exchange for listening, we ask that you make a donation at any level that you can, to our Big Give Christmas Challenge Fundraising Campaign - between midday 28th November to midday 5th November - raising vital funds to continue the work of We Are Family into our next decade.In this episode, Eddie meets

Black Voices: Experiences of a Black adoption professional - Audrey's story

Feb 22 2023 53 mins  
Eddie meets Audrey Bouazizi, Head of Service for Adopt London South, part of the Adopt London RAA (Regional Adoption Agency) as she shares her experiences as a professional working in adoption and her views on the experiences of Black people within the adoption journey. Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared*Tweet Eddie @Eddiellio

Black Voices: Identity and contact - Tony's Story

Jan 18 2023 42 mins  
Eddie meets Tony who together with his white partner adopted sibling boys who are mixed heritage and white. Tony shares his family's story and how they celebrate and understand their unique identities alongside navigating and embracing contact with the boys' birth mum. Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared*Tweet Eddie @Eddielliot

Black Voices: Adopting Siblings - Esther's Story

Dec 07 2022 44 mins  
Eddies meets Esther and hears about her journey to adopt siblings as a single parent. Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared*Tweet Eddie @Eddielliott*Email us [email protected]*Join us www.wearefamilyadoption.org.ukWe prioritise the privacy of guests and their children. All identifying information has been changed o