Welcome to episode 23 of the You Can Adopt podcast.Debbie Bright, mum of four, has fostered over 200 children over the last 30 years. She has looked after children of all ages, with a variety of needs, and for variable periods of time. Her an

Identity, Openness and Birth Family Contact with Nick Ede

Oct 16th, 2023 45m 50s

Welcome to episode 22 of the You Can Adopt podcast.In this episode, TV presenter, culture expert and adopted person Nick Ede speaks to Samantha, who is part of three generations of adopted people. As a special episode for National Adoption W

Black Identity, Culture and Belonging in Adoption with Jimmy Akingbola

Aug 25th, 2023 42m 14s

Welcome to episode 21 of the You Can Adopt podcast, hosted by actor Jimmy Akingbola. In his 2022 ITV documentary ‘Handle with Care’, Jimmy explores his journey through the care system, and his experience of being fostered long-term by a whit

Support for Adopters with Sanam Harrinanan

Jun 20th, 2023 40m 25s

Welcome to Episode 20 of the You Can Adopt podcast, hosted by former children’s social worker and Love Island winner, Sanam Harrinanan. In this episode, Sanam speaks to Emma, who adopted two children with her husband, to explore the theme of

Early Permanence - A Route To Adoption with Pandora Christie

May 31st, 2023 38m 37s

Welcome to episode 19 of the You Can Adopt podcast, hosted by radio DJ Pandora Christie, who speaks to guest Jonny about his experience of adopting through early permanence.Early permanence refers to the situation where children in care are

Adopting as a Same Sex Couple with Charlie Condou

Mar 30th, 2023 41m 18s

Welcome to episode 18 of the You Can Adopt podcast, hosted by actor and activist Charlie Condou, who speaks to couple Adam and Daniyal, who adopted their son, about adopting as a same sex couple. They discuss being LGBTQ+ parents, the process o

Adopting as a Same Sex Couple

Mar 30th, 2023 41m 18s

Adoption Through a Child’s Eyes: with Debbie Bright and Lizzy & Lilybelle

Dec 22nd, 2022 50m 25s

Welcome to episode 17 of the You Can Adopt podcast, hosted by Debbie, a returning host to the podcast, talking to mother and daughter Lizzy and Lilybelle about their experience of adoption, growing up with foster carers, and maintaining contact

National Adoption Week – The Importance of Heritage and Identity with Ashley John-Baptiste and Jamal

Oct 16th, 2022 41m 48s

Welcome to episode 16 of the You Can Adopt podcast, hosted by BBC Presenter Ashley John-Baptiste, talking to Jamal, who was adopted at the age of three. They share memories of their lives as children growing up – for Ashley in the care system,

A Life Less Ordinary: Adopting Children Who Wait Longest: with Carrie & David Grant

Jun 28th, 2022 32m 38s

In this 15th episode of the podcast, Carrie and David Grant are joined by parents of 3, Kathryn and Adrian, to talk about their experiences of adopting children that face the greatest delays in finding a home.Today also marks the launch of ‘

Growing Up as an Adopted Person and Contact with Siblings: with Ashley John-Baptiste

Mar 25th, 2022 35m 50s

This week, Ashley John-Baptiste, BBC reporter and presenter, who grew up in foster care, meets Luke, who was adopted at the age of three.In this 14th episode of the podcast, Ashley and Luke explore their early memories of growing up, how Luke

Birth Family Contact and Being Open: with Nicky Campbell and Professor Beth Neil

Nov 16th, 2021 56m 42s

Nicky Campbell talks to Professor Beth Neil, an expert in post-adoption contact, about the topic.Beth is a Professor of Social Work, and Director of Research in the School of Social Work at the University of East Anglia in Norwich. Before joi

National Adoption Week: Answering your questions with Matt Barbet and Mark Owers

Oct 17th, 2021 41m 22s

This National Adoption Week, campaign supporter Matt Barbet sits down with Mark Owers, expert in the field, and Chair of the National Adoption Recruitment Steering Group, to answer your questions on adoption. As a registered social worker, Mark

Adopting Children with Complex Health Needs and Disabilities with Carrie and David Grant

Aug 11th, 2021 40m 42s

This week, Carrie and David Grant speak to single dad, Ben, from West Yorkshire, who first became a father at 21. Since his first adoption, he has adopted a total of six children with complex needs – Jack, thirteen, Ruby, ten, Lily, eight, Jose

Black Adopters with Lemn Sissay OBE

Jul 28th, 2021 38m 44s

Today, we’re speaking to Jennifer, who has adopted her two sons with her husband. We’ll be talking about her adoption journey, as well as her experience of being a Black adopter.It’s an unfortunate fact that Black children and children of mi

Adopting Brothers and Sisters with Sinitta

Apr 22nd, 2021 40m 28s

This week, with the launch of the refreshed #YouCanAdopt campaign, which hopes to encourage more people to consider adopting groups of brothers and sisters, pop star and adoptive mother Sinitta sits down with Hafsa and James to talk about their

Birth Parents with Nicky Campbell

Apr 16th, 2021 1h 6m

Nicky Campbell talks to birth parent Angela about her story, experiences of adoption, and her relationship with her birth children and their adoptive parents. This episode explores a different perspective, shining a light on birth parents, a

Growing Up as an Adoptee with Joy Carter

Apr 9th, 2021 39m 5s

This episode explores the journey of being an adopted adult, from adoption through to life now. Joy Carter, comedienne, writer and poet hosts the episode, speaking with fellow adoptees Dawn and Fran.The ultimate aim of this episode of the po