
One Adoption Chat
On One Adoption Chat we discuss what it is like to be an adoptive parent, to help people who are thinking of adopting a child make informed decisions.
Podcasting since 2023 • 15 episodes
One Adoption Chat
Latest Episodes
Special feature on Six Months In training programme
In this special feature we look at the One Adoption West Yorkshire Six Months In training, which is designed to help new adopters adjust to the realities of parenting. It is aimed at families who have had their children with them for around six...
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50:43

Adopting with faith
In this episode we're talking about something that plays a big role in many people’s decision to adopt — faith. Whatever the religion, or a broader sense of calling, belief can be a guiding force in adoption.Our guests Kristina and...
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22:18

Episode 13 - adopting siblings
In this episode we meet Marika and Stephen, who adopted a sibling group of three, last year. As well as hearing about what it was like to become a family of five overnight, we also explore some of the perceived barriers to adoption felt within ...
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39:33

Episode 12 - The importance of a good support network
In this episode we meet Serena who is a recently approved adopter, currently going through the matching process. Serena was supported through the training and assessment by her dad John. Serena shares her experience of the training and...
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21:46

Episode 11 - Transracial adoption and TRECS support group
In the latest episode of One Adoption Chat we meet Jenni and Marilyn who are a bi-racial couple who adopted a little girl who has a different ethnic background to themselves. They speak about their expectations prior to adoption, what preparati...
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