20 episodes

Adoption Shared is produced by We Are Family adoption support community in partnership with Adopt London. Adoption Shared explores stories which inform, support and amplify the adopter voice and community. In each episode, our host Eddie Elliott meets adopters and professionals who share their insight and experiences of the adoption journey from a variety of different perspectives. You can join We Are Family for FREE at www.wearefamilyadoption.org.uk.*Please note that the views expressed in this podcast are the views of our guest speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of We Are Family or Adopt London.

Adoption Shared We Are Family

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Adoption Shared is produced by We Are Family adoption support community in partnership with Adopt London. Adoption Shared explores stories which inform, support and amplify the adopter voice and community. In each episode, our host Eddie Elliott meets adopters and professionals who share their insight and experiences of the adoption journey from a variety of different perspectives. You can join We Are Family for FREE at www.wearefamilyadoption.org.uk.*Please note that the views expressed in this podcast are the views of our guest speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of We Are Family or Adopt London.

    Season 4: Building Resilient Families

    Season 4: Building Resilient Families

    In this episode, Eddie meets Esther who speaks about building resilient families and her journey with adoption.  Esther also shares her work with the SEND Survival Guide and Emotional Freedom Tapping technique. 


    Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:

    Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared
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    Tweet Eddie @Eddielliott
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    Email us hello@wearefamilyadoption.org.uk
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    Join us www.wearefamilyadoption.org.uk

    We prioritise the privacy of guests and their children. All identifying information has been changed or removed. We provide guidelines to all of our guests about how and whether information about their adoption journey and the stories of their children should be shared.

    • 40 min
    Season 4: Preparing for adopting a child with additional needs

    Season 4: Preparing for adopting a child with additional needs

    In this episode, Eddie meets Andrew who candidly shares his family's experience adopting a child with additional needs. Gain insights into the realities and hurdles faced by families navigating this unique journey.


    Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:

    Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared
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    Tweet Eddie @Eddielliott
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    Email us hello@wearefamilyadoption.org.uk
    *
    Join us www.wearefamilyadoption.org.uk

    We prioritise the privacy of guests and their children. All identifying information has been changed or removed. We provide guidelines to all of our guests about how and whether information about their adoption journey and the stories of their children should be shared.

    • 43 min
    We Are Family Anniversary Special with Co-Founders Miranda and Marie Louise

    We Are Family Anniversary Special with Co-Founders Miranda and Marie Louise

    This talk is part of our Big Give Christmas Challenge fundraising campaign . In exchange for listening, we ask that you make a donation at any level that you can, to our Big Give Christmas Challenge Fundraising Campaign - between midday 28th November to midday 5th November - raising vital funds to continue the work of We Are Family into our next decade.

    In this episode, Eddie meets We Are Family Co-Founders Miranda and Marie Louise for a very special episode celebrating WAF's 10th Anniversary.  Listen to Miranda and Marie Louise share their experiences of why they created We Are Family Adoption and the need for peer to peer communities for adopters.

    Membership to We Are Family is free – please help us keep it that way. 
    The Big Give donation platform will be live to accept donations between Tuesday 28th November at midday to Tuesday 6th December midday. During this time, any donation made will be doubled at no extra cost to you. One donation, double the impact. Visit our website for more details: https://wearefamilyadoption.org.uk/

    A message from our Co-Founders:
    "Marie Louise and Miranda would like to extend a massive “thank you” to all those who have been instrumental in forming We Are Family and have kept it going over the last decade. To all our past and present members, volunteers and trustees who work hard to keep a safe space for adopters to meet. To the social workers, professionals and Heads of Service, who heard us, listened and who continue to support us. 
    To Jay and Eddie who work continuously to bring together a wide range of webinars and podcasts, which enable WAF to further support members, adopters and others beyond WAF.  And lastly to the dedicated members of staff who continue WAF’s mission. Thank you all!"
    Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:

    Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared
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    Tweet Eddie @Eddielliott
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    Email us hello@wearefamilyadoption.org.uk
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    Join us www.wearefamilyadoption.org.uk

    We prioritise the privacy of guests and their children. All identifying information has been changed or removed. We provide guidelines to all of our guests about how and whether information about their adoption journey and the stories of their children should be shared.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Black Voices: Experiences of a Black adoption professional - Audrey's story

    Black Voices: Experiences of a Black adoption professional - Audrey's story

    Eddie meets Audrey Bouazizi, Head of Service for Adopt London South, part of the Adopt London RAA (Regional Adoption Agency) as she shares her experiences as a professional working in adoption and her views on the experiences of Black people within the adoption journey. 
    Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:

    Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared
    *
    Tweet Eddie @Eddielliott
    *
    Email us hello@wearefamilyadoption.org.uk
    *
    Join us www.wearefamilyadoption.org.uk

    We prioritise the privacy of guests and their children. All identifying information has been changed or removed. We provide guidelines to all of our guests about how and whether information about their adoption journey and the stories of their children should be shared.

    • 53 min
    Black Voices: Identity and contact - Tony's Story

    Black Voices: Identity and contact - Tony's Story

    Eddie meets Tony who together with his white partner adopted sibling boys who are mixed heritage and white.  Tony shares his family's story and how they celebrate and understand their unique identities alongside navigating and embracing contact with the boys' birth mum. 
    Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:

    Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared
    *
    Tweet Eddie @Eddielliott
    *
    Email us hello@wearefamilyadoption.org.uk
    *
    Join us www.wearefamilyadoption.org.uk

    We prioritise the privacy of guests and their children. All identifying information has been changed or removed. We provide guidelines to all of our guests about how and whether information about their adoption journey and the stories of their children should be shared.

    • 42 min
    Black Voices: Adopting Siblings - Esther's Story

    Black Voices: Adopting Siblings - Esther's Story

    Eddies meets Esther and hears about her journey to adopt siblings as a single parent.  
    Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:

    Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared
    *
    Tweet Eddie @Eddielliott
    *
    Email us hello@wearefamilyadoption.org.uk
    *
    Join us www.wearefamilyadoption.org.uk

    We prioritise the privacy of guests and their children. All identifying information has been changed or removed. We provide guidelines to all of our guests about how and whether information about their adoption journey and the stories of their children should be shared.

    • 44 min

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