Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering
Episodes
Dec 27, 2023
Dec 27, 2023
1hr 2 min
In our final episode or our first Series of “FASD – What’s Da Craic?” Maggie, Rob and Scott are joined by FASD Ireland Founder and Chief Executive Officer – Tristan. As a team of 4 we have all had quite the year, not just with the inaugural series of the podcast, but with us all being involved in a range or events, workshops, political events to name a few.
We each review our favourite episodes of the series, and how it has lifted the lid on accessibility to information on FASD in Ireland. We also discuss what we would like to see happening in 2024 – relating to FASD and FASD Ireland.
So what is next for “FASD – What’s Da Craic?” – We would love to record another series and would love to hear from YOU directly. What would you like to hear more about? Who would you like us to talk to? – let us know by emailing us:office@fasdireland.ie
From Maggie, Rob, Scott and Tristan, we would like to wish everyone a merry christmas and a happy new year / Ó Maggie, Rob, Scott agus Tristan, ba mhaith linn Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise a ghuí ar gach duine
Whilst “FASD – What’s da Craic?” is predominantly an Irish take on FASD, we try to make our language and experiences accessible to everyone. We have a mix of accents in there – something for all!
We welcome you to get in touch whether you have a question or would like to be a guest, you can search FASD Ireland across all social media platforms and DM us or email us: office@fasdireland.ie
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Dec 23, 2023
Dec 23, 2023
1hr 15 min
In this our Christmas podcast we get on Vicki and Haley from the podcast family and we unpick some of the latest new, consider what we'd like to ask the Children's minister and look to the future.
Thank you so much for listening this year it's been a delight to podcast and we've had so many highs that they can't be listed.
As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com
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Dec 20, 2023
Dec 20, 2023
27 min
In this midweek podcast I speak to former teacher, a behaviour outreach worker and adoptive parent Sophie Parkinson. She shares her experience of working in school as well as how this has led her to now be undertaking a PHD entitled "Education professional's understanding of trauma informed approaches in education".
We chat about a broad range of issues that impact on children in school as well as trying to make sense of the current culture around supporting children's behaviour in school, behaviourism and the broader political context.
If you'd like to speak to Sophie or participate in the research she's undertaking you can contacted through her twitter here or via email b1204649@student.bishopg.ac.uk
As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com
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Dec 16, 2023
Dec 16, 2023
39 min
Hello and welcome to conversations from the A and F network
In this episode I speak to adoptive parents Ettienne and Scott. They share their story of how they came to adoption following issues around their health and fertility. The conversation covers a range of issues including how they chose their adoption agency, the approval process, competitive matching and introductions in lockdown. Unusually, they also have court imposed visitation which they also discuss.
As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com
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Dec 12, 2023
Dec 12, 2023
17 min
In this month's podcast we talk about safeguarding during the festive period as we acknowledge that this time of year can be very stressful, overwhelming and triggering. With this in mind we have a conversation about the importance of pre-empting some of the difficulties and creating a safety plan in place to manage some of the risk factors.
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Dec 11, 2023
Dec 11, 2023
46 min
Hello and welcome to this episode of the Adoption and Fostering Podcast. this time we speak to authors Sally Donovan & Carly Kingswood about their new book 'The Unofficial Guide to Therapeutic Parenting for Childhood Aggression and Violence'.
To quote from the blurb 'With the aid of this guide, develop a language to enable children to understand their emotional states in a safe environment. Expertly written by award-winning author, columnist and adoptive parent Sally Donovan and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist Carly Kingswood; learn how to care for yourself and the children in your lives.'
So, we unpick that as well as find out a little more about the authors and have a general chit chat.
As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com
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Dec 7, 2023
Dec 7, 2023
28 min
In a short episode we speak to Helen Bonnick about the Home Office's consultation into 'defining child to parent abuse.'
It's been a long time coming and she shares its genesis as well as the rationale behind looking to define it now and the potential benefits of doing so.
***Please Note: Helen mentioned money left over from research from Brighton but she would like to correct and confirm that it was money left over from Oxford***
Helen is friend of the show and we do indulge in some light banter.
You can participate in the consultation here.
As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com
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Dec 2, 2023
Dec 2, 2023
39 min
Hello and welcome to conversations from the A and F network
In this episode I speak to adoptive parents Julie and Karen, they are solo adopters and share their experience of adopting on their own. They have set up the organisation called SASSI ( Solo Adopters Social, Support and Information) which is a community for parents like themselves. We chat about the specific issues that solo adopters face well as the work and hopes of SASSI.
You can find their website here.
As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com
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Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
50 min
In this episode Scott had a chat with foster carer and parent Frank. Frank and his wife adopted in the early 90’s in the UK and since then have returned to Ireland to live.
Franks shares his families story of living with FASD, how they became aware of it, how they were supported, as well as how it impacted everyone in the longer term with the sad passing of his son 4 years ago from suicide.
Franks story is an insightful and emotional listen, and we want to thank him publicly for sharing so much.
If you have been affected by what you have heard in this podcast, and want to find out more information, please contact FASD Hub Ireland on 065 670 3098 or FASD Hub Northern Ireland on 02895 682 553.
Scott and Rob also have a quick catch up and start thinking about our 6th and final episode in this series, where we will have a review of the year with our special guest, FASD Ireland’s own CEO - Tristan.
Whilst “FASD – What’s da Craic?” is predominantly an Irish take on FASD, we try to make our language and experiences accessible to everyone. We have a mix of accents in there – something for all!
We welcome you to get in touch whether you have a question or would like to be a guest, you can search FASD Ireland across all social media platforms and DM us or email us: office@fasdireland.ie
As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com
Listen/subscribe on iTunes here
Spotify here
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Nov 25, 2023
Nov 25, 2023
1hr 19 min