Every Day is Everything - Emily's Early Permanence Journey
Welcome to episode 30 of the You Can Adopt podcast.
In this episode, host Lindy Wootton, an adoption professional specialising in early permanence with more than three decades of experience across the voluntary and public sectors, is joined by solo adoptive mum Emily to share her journey to becoming Teddy’s mum, and what it’s like being the third generation in her family to adopt.
Together, they explore Emily’s story, from growing up in a family shaped by adoption, with both her Nan and Mum adopting, to navigating the early permanence route to adoption and adopting as a solo parent.
In a heart-warming conversation, Lindy and Emily discuss the realities of the adoption process, the everyday imperfect moments that make family life so special, and what it means to provide a safe, loving and permanent home for a child in need of adoption.
Many people don't realise that it's possible to adopt as a single person, but Emily's story shows that if you want to become a parent, adoption could be an option for you. An enquiry isn’t a commitment – it’s simply a conversation. Whether you’re just beginning to explore adoption or ready to take the next step, this episode offers practical advice, encouragement and insight.
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3 Mar 2026
Maintaining Relationships with Birth Families
Welcome to episode 29 of the You Can Adopt podcast.
In this episode, host Dr Krish Kandiah, an adopter, foster carer, birth parent, and long‑standing advocate for children in care, is joined by adoptive parents Dawn and Steve to explore one of the more sensitive and often misunderstood parts of adoption - maintaining relationships with birth families.
Together, they unpack what “contact” can look like in real life and how these moments can evolve as a child grows. Dawn and Steve share how they introduced safe, supported contact for their son over time, always guided by his emotional readiness and social worker advice.
Whether you're just beginning to explore adoption or are already on your journey, this episode offers real‑world insight into how maintaining safe, appropriate connections with birth family contact can play a powerful role in forming a child’s sense of identity.
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22 Oct 2025
National Adoption Week: Preparing to Welcome Home a Child
Welcome to episode 28 of the You Can Adopt Podcast.
Worried your home isn’t “perfect”? Or that you’re not quite ready to adopt? You’re not alone.
In this special episode for National Adoption Week 2025, adopters Emma and Mike share their real experiences of preparing (and feeling unprepared!) to welcome their two children home in January of this year.
Hosted by their social worker, Cat, they unpack common misconceptions, share practical advice and remind us that readiness isn’t about perfection - it’s about openness, commitment and building connection over time.
Whether you become a parent through birth, adoption, or another path, the journey is filled with the same hopes, fears, and questions - especially the pressure to get everything “just right”. But as every parent knows, there’s no such thing as perfect.
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