Twayna speaks to artist, lecturer and former cared for child Dr. Sylvan Baker.Twayna and Sylvan talk about growing up in care. They also discuss identity, living with the same white family for a long time versus finding the right racial and c

Dan

Mar 6th, 2020 32m 12s

Twayna speaks to Londoner Dan about being adopted by his dad when he was five and some of the difficulties and mixed results that come with reunion.in loco parentis (in the place of a parent) • A fostering and adoption podcast featuring forme

Marleigh Price

Feb 27th, 2020 52m 1s

Twayna and Marleigh discuss race, identity and how adoption is a lifelong journey and not a singular event.You can follow Marleigh on Twitter at @Marleigh_Jean(Please note: Some private personal information has been bleeped out of this epi

Sophie Willan

Oct 15th, 2018 56m 14s

Twayna speaks to comedian, writer and actor Sophie Willan.In 2016 Sophie performed On Record, her show about receiving her fostering file at a train station at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In 2017 she returned to the Fringe with 'Branded' wh

Leo

Oct 8th, 2018 39m 53s

(Please note: Some private personal information has been bleeped out of this episode) Twayna speaks to Londoner and transracial adoptee Leo. Twayna and Leo discuss race, identity, birthdays and everything else in between.in loco parentis (in

Anna Gupta

Oct 1st, 2018 58m 42s

(Please note: Sound quality is slightly lower than usual on this episode) Twayna speaks to Anna Gupta, Professor of Social Work at Royal Holloway.Twayna and Anna discuss why record numbers of children are going into care. They also look at th

Andy Elvin

Sep 24th, 2018 52m 10s

Twayna speaks to Andy Elvin, CEO of TACT (The Adolescent and Children’s Trust) the UK’s largest fostering and adoption charity.Twayna and Andy discuss why children go into care and the fostering and adoption process.You can follow TACT on Twi

Carol Atherton

Sep 17th, 2018 53m 56s

Twayna speaks to Carol Atherton, Head of English at a Lincolnshire grammar school and specialist in the representation of adoption in English Literature.Twayna and Carol discuss the representation of adoption in texts used in the English class

Martin Barrow

Sep 10th, 2018 56m 54s

Twayna speaks to writer and journalist, Martin Barrow.Martin was the former Health Editor at The Times where he wrote extensively about mental health. He has also been published in The Guardian and The Independent. Martin and his family are

Paolo Hewitt

Sep 3rd, 2018 49m 8s

Twayna speaks to writer and journalist, Paolo Hewitt.Paolo has written over twenty books covering music, fashion and football. He also wrote a memoir, 'The Looked After Kid', about his time in care. Paolo's new book, 'Colour Me Father - Open L

Trailer

Loco Parentis Podcast Trailer

Aug 28th, 2018 46s

in loco parentis (in the place of a parent) • A fostering and adoption podcast featuring former cared for children and adoptees hosted by Twayna Mayne.New episodes every Monday - starting September 3rd.

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