Harry talks candidly about recovering from post adoption depression in this honest and uplifting episode. Text KIDS to 70490 to give a one-off donation of £10 to help children in care find their forever families with LGBT+ families. Listeners outside the UK can make a donation through our website https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/Donation-Landing Thank you so much.
Anthony talks about adopting his two sons and how his family and friends reacted. Text KIDS to 70490 to give a one-off donation of £10 to help children in care find their forever families with LGBT+ families. Listeners outside the UK can make a donation through our website https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/Donation-Landing Thank you so much.
Raj and Paul adopted two boys when the social worker called to say the birth mum was pregnant again. Text KIDS to 70490 to give a one-off donation of £10 to help children in care find their forever families with LGBT+ families. Listeners outside the UK can make a donation through our website https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/Donation-Landing Thank you so much.
We talk about the decisions and thoughts behind adopting a sibling group. Text KIDS to 70490 to give a one-off donation of £10 to help children in care find their forever families with LGBT+ families. Listeners outside the UK can make a donation through our website https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/Donation-Landing Thank you so much.
We chat with DJ about contact with birth siblings Text KIDS to 70490 to give a one-off donation of £10 to help children in care find their forever families with LGBT+ families. Listeners outside the UK can make a donation through our website https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/Donation-Landing Thank you so much.
We chat with Mark about meeting his adopted child's birth mother. Text KIDS to 70490 to give a one-off donation of £10 to help children in care find their forever families with LGBT+ families. Listeners outside the UK can make a donation through our website https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/Donation-Landing Thank you so much.
We talk with Andrew and Brian about the chance to adopt their child's younger brother. Text KIDS to 70490 to give a one-off donation of £10 to help children in care find their forever families with LGBT+ families. Listeners outside the UK can make a donation through our website https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/Donation-Landing Thank you so much.
Ruby sits on adoption and fostering panels and shares her advice on what to expect and how you can join a panel. Text KIDS to 70490 to give a one-off donation of £10 to help children in care find their forever families with LGBT+ families. Listeners outside the UK can make a donation through our website https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/Donation-Landing Thank you so much.
We talk to Susan and Jane about adopting whilst serving in the military and their fertility treatment journey. Text KIDS to 70490 to give a one-off donation of £10 to help children in care find their forever families with LGBT+ families. Listeners outside the UK can make a donation through our website https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/Donation-Landing Thank you so much.
Adoption delayed due to Covid-19 and legal wranglings. Ralph and Charlie chat about their experiences. Text KIDS to 70490 to give a one-off donation of £10 to help children in care find their forever families with LGBT+ families. Listeners outside the UK can make a donation through our website https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/Donation-Landing Thank you so much.
Applying to adopt and being matched with a child. Jay and Thom chat about their experiences. Text KIDS to 70490 to give a one-off donation of £10 to help children in care find their forever families with LGBT+ families. Listeners outside the UK can make a donation through our website https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/Donation-Landing Thank you so much.
Robin and James were in their late 40s when they decided it was time to adopt. They talk about how they overcame the negative messages they'd received, as children, about gay people. They discuss their decision to adopt an older child, why they'd recommend this to others, and how they helped their son when he faced homophobic bullying.
Archie was diagnosed as autistic during the adoption assessment process. Tor and Archie talk about what it's like to learn you're autistic and the strengths it brings the as parents.
Carlos has wanted children since he was 17. He started researching adoption in his mid-twenties and, ten years later, he's stuck in stage one but excited about his future as a single adopter for one or two children.
Charlie and Ben had said they felt unable to take a child with complex medical needs but when their daughter was born and taken straight to intensive care, they knew they wanted to make it work. They talk about early contact sessions and the toll they took. They also talk about their family's delight in meeting the new baby and how much joy she's brought into their lives.
On our 100th episode, Miles and Pip talk openly about the process of adopting their daughters and Miles tells us about being best known for "poisoning" a fellow contestant, in front of seven million people, on the hit BBC TV show Traitors! Traitors Season Two
Peter and Tor adopted their children over a decade ago and they talk about what it's like to parent teens. They also share what they've learnt along the way and what they wish they'd known when they started out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLuEY6jN6gY
Max and his husband adopted their son just over a year ago. Max was concerned about the assessment process because he has a trans history and has anxiety. Luckily, they had an awesome social worker who made things as easy as possible. Max talks about the joys (and tiredness!) of parenting.
Adam and Oliver were struggling with family finding when they came to the NFS summer camp. The people they met gave them the strength to continue and their son came home weeks later. They talk about the highs and lows, including how they've dealt with their son initially bonding more with Oliver than with Adam. They even tell us all about their "Jar Fairy" who magically sends messages to the people their son misses.
Brian and Kevin knew they wanted to adopt. They imagined themselves with one new born baby, but as their assessment progressed, they realised they wanted siblings. With a few months, they had a two-year-old and a one-year-old.