Adoption in Focus
Adoption in Focus will discuss subjects including therapeutic parenting, the adoption process, going to panel, adopting older children, and adopting as a same sex couple. We'd love to hear from you if there are any topics you'd like to hear us discuss or even if you'd like to get involved and share your own experiences.
Podcasting since 2024 • 21 episodes
Adoption in Focus
Latest Episodes
Adoption in Focus - Adoption, Trauma, and Identity: Adoptee Chris’ Perspective
Chris shares his personal journey as an adoptee, reflecting on the lifelong impact of early trauma after being removed from his biological parents as a baby and adopted at the age of two. Although he has no conscious memory of this time, becomi...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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34:39
Adoption in Focus - John's story: The highs and lows of the matching process and bringing your child home
In this moving and insightful episode, John takes us through the journey he and his partner undertook to grow their family through adoption. He reflects on the emotional highs and lows of the matching process, the importance of pati...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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47:59
Adoption in Focus - Gail’s Story: Parenting Through Trauma and Finding Connection
This episode offers a heartfelt look at parenting through trauma, neurodiversity and adoption. Our guest, Gail shares her family's journey from the challenges that surfaced with the arrival of a new sibling to the healing and connection that fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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53:37
Adoption in Focus - Leroy - Adoption and Identity in the Black Community
In this special Black History Month episode, we’re joined by Leroy to talk about adoption within the Black community why representation matters, the challenges that still exist, and how community and culture play a vital role in a child’s sense...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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26:00
Adoption in Focus - Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund
In this episode, the team at Adoption Focus discusses the recent cuts to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) and what they mean for adoptive families. Despite funding being reduced and introduced with li...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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19:50