Truth Be Told: Adoption Stories

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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

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    • Dec 12, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from Truth Be Told: Adoption Stories

    Post Adoption Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 27:23


    In the final episode of our first podcast series, we're looking at the ongoing support available for adoptive parents. What is the experience of our adopters in asking for and receiving help?

    Creating A Connection With My Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 22:18


    We're talking about bonding in this episode - or attachment as it's really called. How do you ensure your adopted child feels safe, feels loved - and how long is it before you know what you're doing is making a difference?

    My Child's First Week At Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 35:22


    4. Our seven adopters talk about those crucial first few hours, days and weeks with their children.

    The Matching Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 25:37


    3. This episode is all about one of the most emotionally intense parts of the journey: matching children with their new families. Is there such a thing as the perfect fit?

    The Assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 19:11


    2. Our adopters discuss their experiences of the assessment and approval process and meeting their social worker for the first time - which has nothing to do with having a clean house!

    Meet Our Adopters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 27:15


    1. In this first episode, get to know our adopters. Why they adopted and how people's opinions of them being unable or not wanting to have children naturally, being single, gay or “too old” didn't put them off.

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