This episode is for any listeners thinking about adoption. iAdopt team leader, Phil Kane answers your most frequently asked questions. You can find a time stamped guide to the episode below.
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00:49 – Meet Phil Kane
Phil shares his background and 20+ years of experience in children’s social care.
01:48 – First Steps in the Adoption Process
How to get in touch, what happens on an initial call, and the purpose of an initial consultation.
06:07 – Voluntary Adoption Agency (VAA) vs Regional Adoption Agency (RAA)
Key differences, how family finding works, and why someone might choose a VAA.
12:32 – Why Choose Family Futures?
Our personal, therapeutic, and creative approach to adoption assessment.
15:13 – Assessment Process Explained
Stage One & Stage Two, therapeutic tools used, and how adopters are supported.
20:42 – Children’s Needs
What prospective adopters should expect and how to prepare.
24:57 – Contact with Birth Family
What contact can look like, why it matters for children’s identity, and how it is managed safely.
27:54 – What Children Need Most
Predictability, routine, love, and being listened to - plus Phil’s professional reflections.
30:11 – Advice for Prospective Adopters
Practical tips: start conversations, do your research, voluntary work, keep a log, and explore different agencies.
33:52 – Outro
How to get in touch with Family Futures for more information.