This very special episode of The Family Futures Podcast was recorded live at our 25th anniversary conference, Contact in Context. You will hear a few bleeps censoring names and locations. This is to protect the speakers and their families.   

The discussion is facilitated by Sue Hughes, Assessment Services & Permanency Director at Family Futures. Our expert by experience guests: Alison (adoptive parent), Daniel (Adoptee), Helen (adoptive parent), Julia (adoptee), Matt (adoptive parent) and Michelle (special guardian), reflect on their experience of contact with birth family members, respond to questions from our virtual audience and reflect on the morning's talks. 

If you missed the live event, you can purchase the workshops and talks as downloads and buy a copy of our good practice guide, a framework for contact.   

Visit www.familyfutures.co.uk/training for more information.  

*Trigger warning* this podcast contains a reference to suicidal ideation. Some of the content in this podcast may be upsetting for listeners. If you are affected by any of the topics or content discussed, please talk to someone for support.  Adoption UK’s helpline is specifically for adoptees, adopters, kinship carers and their support network. You can call them Monday to Friday, 10am to 2.30pm on 0300 666 0006. SHOUT also offers text support 7 days a week, 24/7 for anyone is who is struggling to cope. Just text SHOUT to 85258.