
Barnardo's Fostering & Adoption NI
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<p>Interested in fostering or adoption? Not sure where to start? <br><br>Welcome to the Barnardo's Fostering & Adoption podcast, Let's Talk Fostering. <br><br>Let your guide, Ness, introduce you to foster carers and adopters, from across the UK, who are willing to share their experiences and give you (and Ness) insights into the world of fostering and adoption. What is it really like? What is 'Panel'? What kind of training can you expect? What sort of support will you get? Will you be able to work and foster? What is the difference between fostering and adoption? What can you expect in the assessment process?<br><br>This is the place to find answers to these questions and more. Over the coming episodes, we will be talking through the application process, the kinds of professional training and support you can expect and the different types of fostering, including fostering to adoption and parent and child fostering. We will speak with those who've walked the walk (and can talk the talk) from right across our services in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. <br><br></p><p>Barnardo's needs more families, couples and single carers, from all walks of life, whether they are considering fostering and/or adoption, to ensure that when children need a loving family, the right one is there for them. Could it be you?<br><br>To learn more about Fostering & Adoption with Barnardo's visit <a href="https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/fostering-and-adoption?utm_source=web&utm_campaign=BFANI%20podcast%20&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=Podcast%20listeners%20&utm_content=BFANI%20podcast%20UK%20wide%20link">https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/fostering-and-adoption</a> <br><br>Arrange a no-strings attached call here: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/foster/register-to-foster</p><p><br>To ask a question, give us some feedback or make a topic request, contact Ness at vanessa.haynes@barnardos.org.uk. <br><br></p><p><br>Together, we can change lives. <br><br><br><br><br><br></p>
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Recent Episodes

July 3, 2025
BARNARDO'S BITESIZE: How Two Dads Found Their Family Through Adoption
Lee and Bobby recount their experiences adopting siblings, emphasizing the significance of therapeutic parenting and maintaining connections with foster carers, in this interview episode.

June 5, 2025
BARNARDO'S BITESIZE: Parent and Child Fostering with Laura and Ben
Laura, a Parent and Child foster carer, and Ben from the BFANI social work team discuss the challenges and rewards of fostering both a young parent and their baby, in an interview with Ness.

May 15, 2025
BARNARDO'S BITESIZE: What is Therapeutic Parenting?
Therapeutic parenting recognises children's behaviour as communication and focuses on nurturing connections to help children who've experienced trauma develop trust and security. Unlike traditional parenting approaches, therapeutic parenting requires understanding a child's inner world and developmental needs rather than simply managing behaviours. • Therapeutic parenting is not about being a therapist but about healing through nurturing relationships • Children who enter care have experienc...
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- What is Barnardo's Fostering & Adoption NI?
<p>Interested in fostering or adoption? Not sure where to start? <br><br>Welcome to the Barnardo's Fostering & Adoption podcast, Let's Talk Fostering. <br><br>Let your guide, Ness, introduce you to foster carers and adopters, from across the UK, who are willing to share their experiences and give you (and Ness) insights into the world of fostering and adoption. What is it really like? What is 'Panel'? What kind of training can you expect? What sort of support will you get? Will you be able to work and foster? What is the difference between fostering and adoption? What can you expect in the assessment process?<br><br>This is the place to find answers to these questions and more. Over the coming episodes, we will be talking through the application process, the kinds of professional training and support you can expect and the different types of fostering, including fostering to adoption and parent and child fostering. We will speak with those who've walked the walk (and can talk the talk) from right across our services in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. <br><br></p><p>Barnardo's needs more families, couples and single carers, from all walks of life, whether they are considering fostering and/or adoption, to ensure that when children need a loving family, the right one is there for them. Could it be you?<br><br>To learn more about Fostering & Adoption with Barnardo's visit <a href="https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/fostering-and-adoption?utm_source=web&utm_campaign=BFANI%20podcast%20&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=Podcast%20listeners%20&utm_content=BFANI%20podcast%20UK%20wide%20link">https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/fostering-and-adoption</a> <br><br>Arrange a no-strings attached call here: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/foster/register-to-foster</p><p><br>To ask a question, give us some feedback or make a topic request, contact Ness at vanessa.haynes@barnardos.org.uk. <br><br></p><p><br>Together, we can change lives. <br><br><br><br><br><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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