Truth Be Told: Adoption Stories

By: National Adoption Service
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  • 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
    Copyright National Adoption Service
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Episodes
  • The Takeover

    The Takeover
    Mar 28 2023
    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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    27 mins
  • Everyone Can Adopt

    Everyone Can Adopt
    Dec 14 2022
    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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    33 mins
  • A Helping Hand At School

    A Helping Hand At School
    Nov 30 2022
    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 Learning Needs Code for Wales.
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    32 mins

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Valuable resource beautifully produced

What an important and well produced podcast. Vital for those going through the process and ensures transparency and understanding with wider society. Bravo to people investing in this content. More please.

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So helpful!

As a prospective adoptive, I found this so informative, useful and inspiring. Thank you to everyone involved in the making of it.

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