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Enjoy Our the final episode when I look back over series 2 with the very best conversations called Voices of Victory!

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We are excited to announce series 2 called 'The Pioneering Spirit!' What does it mean to be a pioneer? And how does it relate to me in my life journey? We are also excited to announce 'AuthorGate' Every podcast series we interview a new writer and showcase their book, interview them and feature an exclusive reading of their work. The adoption, fostering and care field is changing, so join us on this exciting journey. Please do subscribe, donate and support our work. Our voices need to be heard and shared as so many of us have answers that others need to hear. Enjoy. Adoption Arena - A Sound Pathway

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Voices of Victory over adoption and fostering including Laura C, Simon Benn and host Joy Carter

Everyone has a story to tell if they have been adopted or fostered we have gathered some of the best through music, literature and advocacy whether you are adopted yourself - be inspired! Adoption Arena offers advocacy, training and community for adopted and fostered individuals, families, those interested or linked to this field. Join our community HERE: Hello@adoptionarena.com Humour is the best medicine get tickets for my next online comedy show on May 19th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-funny-thing-is-tickets-228240933777 Why not book me for comedy shows/talks/seminars www.Joycarter.co.uk To listen, subscribe to Adoption Arena Blog click HERE Special thanks to my guests Laura C lauracmusic.com Simon Benn https://www.thrivingadoptees.com Shefali Chandra Barnardos Advocate https://www.barnardos.org.uk Michael Alan Author of 'A Boy Named Tigger' to purchase https://www.austinmacauley.com/vw_search/find_books/a%20boy%20named%20tigger%20type:book Special thanks to Guest Intro Voices Tembi Tambo High Commissioner of South Africa Chukumeka (Chukes) Maxwell Founding Director & CEO Action To Prevent suicideCIC Websites: www.actiontopreventsuicide.org Charity Project www.goodwillatps.org.uk

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Meeting A Boy Named Tigger author Michael Alan about overcoming his adoption

Author and adoptee Michael Alan joins the Adoption Arena Podcast to discuss his brand new book 'A Boy Named Tigger'. Michael was adopted after the second world war in very challenging circumstances only to suffer later at the hands of his adopted mother, but overcame all his life issues to become a very successful in banking and financial services, show jumping and has travelled much around the world. Why not purchase 'A Boy Named Tigger' for yourself available at Waterstones https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-boy-named-tigger/michael-alan/9781398450974 Published by Austin McAuley Publishers https://www.austinmacauley.com/vw_search/find_books/a%20boy%20named%20tigger%20type:book Joy Carter - host https://www.joycarter.co.uk/ Joy is the CEO and founder of Adoption Arena She is also an established comedian, Actress, Speaker and Writer. As well as being an adoption Advocate working for many organisations in the UK to pioneer new avenues for adoptees and those who have been in care or fostered. Find out more about our adoption work www.adoptionarena.com Thank you for listening and please do subscribe and follow our work - thank u

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Hear adoptee Michael Alan read his book A Boy Named Tigger

Hello and hope you’re having a great week? Today we start on a new exciting feature called 'AuthorGate' when we encourage you to engage with a new author who has been adopted/fostered/or in care by hearing them read extracts of their new book. Then in the following episode (part 2 of this one) I will interview them about their writing experience too as i'm keen to find out how they have changed since writing their book, how has their story been received? What would they do differently etc. Podcast timeline for: AuthorGate with Michael Alan part 1 Introduction 0-6.00 mins I introduce Michael Alan our featured author. 'A boy named Tigger' is published by Austin Macauley and is available to purchase online and at Waterstones around the world. I've had the pleasure to read Michael's book and it is rammed with powerful insights and a his own thrilling life journey. I really love that Michael allows the reader to really get a clear 'child’s eye view' of what it felt like to be a child moving around a very limited child care system in the 1940’s. Michael clearly describes the grief, trauma and the added trauma of not just his adoption but the pain of being abused and tortured by his adoptive mother. The book is documented and draws a very clear picture of suffering and a search for answers too. We also get to read about how he ran away and cycled 186 miles (apologies, I said 189 in the podcast!) in 24 hours as a young boy in an attempt to escape his abusive mother, I think any Olympian would be impressed if not shocked to read of a little boy cycling along the A3 motorway in the UK at night making a bolt for freedom. We also read about the confusion of relationships, puberty and then how he had to find the strength and creativity to heal, overcome and use all the childhood trauma’s and challenges to jettison him into a successful adult life. Is it even possible? Please read this book for yourself and enjoy Michael's reading in this podcast episode. What is even more remarkable, is that Michal has written this book in his 70’s – proving that it’s never too old to write and share your truth to help others Michael is an everyday man who has had a remarkable life. Michael reads from A boy Named Tigger 6-13.33mins Enjoy hearing Michael read from his book. Meet Michael - Episode 6 available on 16th March. I can't wait to be in conversation at the AuthorGate again with Michael Alan and interview him about his work and why he wrote the book, what challenges he faced emotionally and practically, what tips would he give to other writers and how he would like this book to be used to help others. Also, if you have any questions for Michael then please do DM us in social media, or simply drop us an email hello@adoptionarena.com Please do purchase the book. Thank you for listening and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and support us, because your kind donations really do keep this channel and our work at Adoption Arena alive. And please do follow us in social media too and spread the word! Adoption Arena - a Sound Pathway into brighter futures .

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Seasons and Greetings full episode

Welcome to Season's and Greetings! Today we welcome the wonderful Shefali Chandra (Jean Hollis married name) to share with us about her incredible life story, my name is Joy Carter today we discuss Shefali's early life in care, how she coped, overcame great difficulty facing her issues of dual heritage, and loss of her identity and birth family. Over many years she is a now is a pioneer helping other's who are marginalised in society today and working closely as an advocate for Dr Barnados We are also honoured to welcome our special Intro guest voice Chukumeka (Chukes) Maxwell, Founding Director & CEO Action To Prevent suicide he shares his thoughts on what a pioneering Spirit means to him. You can find out more about his amazing work www.actiontopreventsuicide.org Charity Project www.goodwillatps.org.uk Find out more about his life saving work. Here is the podcast time breakdown 0-13 Show intro and Shefali explains her humble beginnings and life in foster care. Shefali Chandra is Dual Heritage of Scottish mother and Indian father. Placed into the care of Dr Barnardo's homes as baby. Long-term fostered. She had a career in the Army, and worked in a FE college as a counsellor. Shefali currently Sits on National council of Barnardo's for Old Girls and Boys and has written work on her personal transracial journey that been included in several publications on the subject of adoption. 13 - 30 Shefali’s life journey has left her passionate about helping others find their own voices and different ways to communicate and working with those who are marginalised in some way. We discuss what changes could be brought into help reform the system, how can things be improved for care leavers and young people in the foster care system as a whole especially as they navigate into adult life. 30 – 44 The Adoption Quiz! This new podcast feature is a short life journey inspirational quiz to find out more about our quests experience and for you too - so why not join in. This is both fun and moving for Shefali as she delivers some powerful wisdom about her foster family and how she confronted some difficult issues. I also ask: What is your favourite colour? What are you most proud of overcoming in your life so far? The rest of the quiz will be in a special podcast in series 3 when I interview other adults and young people in the adoption and care sphere. 44 - 50 We discuss life 'Seasons and Greetings' how can the natural seasons help us understand the challenging seasons we all have in our life of Winter to Spring to Summer. 50 Summing up. If you are interested in Shefali and her creative work as an Artist please do visit the website Vamos Theatre Company - Thank you for listening and please do share your thoughts on this episode. Thank you for my team and friends who helped make this work possible. If you would like to support us then please do visit our website to donate/sponsor/partner with us. Subscribe and let others know We look forward to hearing from you again, Best wishes from us all at Adoption Arena

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Talking fostering, care, dual heritage and Barnados with Shefali Chandra

Hello and welcome! My name is Joy Carter and we have a great show for you today. This episode of the Adoption Arena Podcast is a 'taster' short video of 'Seasons Greetings' out next week when we discuss Shefali's early life in care, how she coped, overcame great difficulty in her identity and now is a pioneer helping other's who are marginalised in society today. Enjoy this short and don't miss the full length! Please share, comment and enjoy :-) We are also honoured to welcome our special Intro guest voice sharing his thoughts on what a pioneering Spirit means to him is Chukumeka(Chukes)Maxwell Founding Director & CEO Action To Prevent suicideCIC Websites: www.actiontopreventsuicide.org Charity Project www.goodwillatps.org.uk Find out more about his life saving work And if you love our work please do visit out website too adoptionarena.com and please subscribe and support us here! We love your questions and feedback - so keep it coming Shefali Chandra Shefali is Dual Heritage of Scottish mother and Indian father. Placed into the care of Dr Barnardos homes as baby. Long-term fostered. Had career in Army, and worked in a FE college as a counsellor. Shefali currently Sits on National council of Barnardos for Old Girls and Boys and has written work on her personal transracial journey that been included in several publications on the subject of adoption. Passionate about helping others find their own voices and different ways to communicate. working with those who are marginalised in some way and for supporting and encouraging others to believe in themselves and that everyone matters. 'Seasons and Greetings' is an exciting episode to help anyone negotiating through complex life seasons, and will help you understand in more detail the topics mentioned. Please do contact us with your thoughts, questions and feedback on this episode Support the amazing vital work the Dr Barnados do https://www.barnardos.org.uk/

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Truth Traveller with Simon Benn from Thriving Adoptees

Hello and thanks for joining us. Simon Benn is today's special guest aged 40 he discovered a major personal truth hidden in the guise of a teddy bear and his whole life erupted. Anyone who has been adopted or fostered or encountered any kind of childhood family change knows how a truth can easily unravel and questions such as Who am I? Where was I born? Who are you? This can make 'Truth Travelling' daunting - so what should you pack on your search? How do you deal with ever changing truths? Our special guest on today's show is adoptee and adoption advocate the wonderful Simon Benn from Thriving Adoptees. And as we are also honoured to welcome the High Commissioner of South Africa Her excellency Tembi Tambo share what a Pioneering Spirit means to her at the start of the podcast. Enjoy! Episode Timeline 0-13 minutes EPISODE INTRODUCTION We begin with the High Commissioners words and listen to show snippets. I share thoughts about how we all have the capacity to be pioneers, by starting with a decision in our hearts. I discuss the importance of being open to other people’s truths, being thankful and the challenge of learning from the freedom fighters who have gone before us and whose shoulders we all stand on. BOOK NOTE Tambo Lenyoka by Lindiwe Mabuza 13 INTERVIEW WITH SIMON BENN Interview with Simon Benn 13-24 Simon tells his adoption story, work obsession and then having it all and loosing it, his quest to find inner peace and how he started talking and sharing about his adoption story to others. 24-38 We discuss the relationship between therapy, coaching and self-validation. BOOK and LEARNING NOTES Liz Ivory and Richard Wilkins The Ministry of Inspiration The Voice of Knowledge, Don Miguel Podcast recommendation The High Performance Podcast, Rupert Spira The Primal Wound, Thriving Adoptees. Great section with Simon Benn 38 Summing up and some questions you can ask yourself about your own life journey to you and or your family move on. Thank you for reading and listening. Please do contact us with your thoughts, questions and feedback on this episode Many Blessings! And please do subscribe and follow us, as it would be wonderful to have you on board!

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The Pioneering Spirit uncut

Hello! Today we have an amazing bonus full length show my special guest is the highly acclaimed American singer songwriter and adoptee Laura C. this is the 2nd episode in the series following on from 'The Pioneering Spirit' Episode 1, series 2. Listen from: 0-08.40 - Introduction 08.40 - Enjoy the first half of Laura's interview from the previous Episode 1 08.40-25.06 - the second part of the interview 25.06-1.06 - introduction to the next episode Truth Traveller with Simon Benn from Thriving Adoptees. Links Lauracmusic.com Adoptionarena.com Hearthmath.org

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The Pioneering Spirit introduction with Laura C

Welcome to the series 2 of the Adoption Arena Podcast! The first 7 minutes is an introduction of what has happened since series 1 and what the new series promised, then we dive straight into the first half of my interview with the amazing Laura C. Listen from 07.31 You can hear the full interview with Laura C on Wednesday 26th January. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel - thank you :-) x About Laura Laura was adopted at the age of six weeks, and recently was reunited with six brothers and sisters, she never knew she had. Her adoption story is a triumphant testimony of overcoming rejection and attachment disorder, and finding gratitude and joy in her adoption experience. She has been recording and leading worship since the age of 11, and has lived in Los Angeles, where she was signed to Chrysalis Music. As a songwriter, Laura has had songs recorded by major artists, and has featured in film and TV. For the last 3 years, she has been travelling the world leading worship. During this tine she has been radically transformed by the Lord and is a powerful Christian, she now writes, records and releases Ascension Worship. Please do follow Laura C and her work: www. lauracmusic.com About Adoption Arena Adoption Arena focuses on discussing the complex and ever changing issues that affect adoptees, foster families and those who are linked with the adoption and fostering world in some way. We are based in the UK but overseas adoptions mean that more understanding of multi-cultural families and ethnicity is often required for young people and families to really flourish. This programme is hosted by Joy Carter, who is herself a transracial adoptee from Nigeria to the UK arriving in London at the age of 2. ‪ Every adoptee needs the pioneering spirit to overcome firstly their own life challenges that stem from adoption and the many complexities that occur. Adoption Arena desires to help create more voices, people sharing their stories to the media and press, we wish to create more advocates and pioneers to help shape the adoption arena for the good. As in the UK 1 in 4 adoptions breakdown, 1 in 4 adoptees suffer from mental health issues and or self harm, over 64% of adoptees/fostered young people end up in state prisons, few adoptees go onto higher education.. The shocking statistics speak for themselves. Africans say it takes a village to raise a child. This is true. We could all do more and this podcast will help give you the tools to help yourself, support a loved one and educate a friend.. Please listen and support our work. Adoption in the UK affects a quarter of the population! Cancer is 1 in 3. Adoption is that common and yet their is still much ignorance, bullying and silence around the subject. Things are getting a little better, but we could all do more to help people and see those and other shocking statistics fall. Love starts with a conversation and ends with an action of love. 'The journey is essential to the dream' St Francis of Assisi wisely said. The Western culture is obsessed with the dream and success but without diligence, wisdom, understanding, knowledge and careful cultivation of a young person or adult then the fullness of the dream isn't even nearly realised. Pioneers need not just purpose but all those factors and this podcast is committed to helping the most vulnerable achieve greatness - the ability to be authentically themselves, love others and find healing from an often difficult start in life. Thank you so much for reading, listening and sharing some time with us. Together with your help, we can build a better tomorrow that starts today. Instagram: @AdoptionArenaPodcast Twitter: @AdoptionArena Website: AdoptionArena.com Support our work: Paypal.me/adoptionarena Special thanks to: All of our amazing guests Music: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios Sound co-ordinator - Tom Hartley-Booth

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Challenge adoption with Jamie from DaddyandDad

It was great to speak to Jamie from the award winning blog 'Daddy and Dad' about his very personal adoption experience, what he has learnt and his advice to other families thinking of adoption. Exclusive interview with Jamie from Daddy and Dad talk to us about his challenging journey to adopting 2 lovely boys, and why they started DaddyandDad.co.uk blog that would go onto win many blogging awards. Jamie explains the importance of sharing your story with society, and how many more families around the world have been inspired to start their own journey to adopting children especially in the gay community. It's powerful, lively and passionate stuff! Hosted by Joy Carter, adoptee, comedian and founder of Adoption Arena Please subscribe and share with your family? Why not join us for more resources and support at; AdoptionArena.com insta @AdoptionArenaPodcast Twitter @AdoptionArena Podcast: ApplePodcasts, GogglePodcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Special Thanks to: Music: Disco by strange day https://soundcloud.com/strange-day Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/disco-strange-day Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/5QoSPWN6a3I

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Comics 4 adoption

The event is staged by Comedian/Adoption campaigner Joy Carter who staged the first ever stand-up comedy fundraising event featuring top comedians who have all been adopted or fostered: Gerry Kyei (fostered from Ghana), Rick Kiewswetter (adopted from Japan) and herself adopted from Nigeria. The focus of the night was to raise money for 3 charties Adoption Arena supported that evening and launch the concept of comedy and adoption. Many thanks to all our supporters especially those interviewed including: Admiral Lord West of Spithead, Harvery Gallagher ( National Association of Fostering Providers) and Gill Hanworth (Intercountry Adoption). See you at the Launch of Adoption Arena in September 2014

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Adoption Arena Podcast Trailer series 1

Listen to the first taster of our podcast series 1. The 2nd series is out later this summer, in the meantime why not follow our blog on AdoptionArena.com, and/or get involved with exclusive content with Patreon. Many thanks, pls listen and share

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Overseas Adoption Unpacked

Following on from Social Work & Overseas Adoption, we take a closer look and discuss new developments such as the British Government changes to overseas adoptions and how that affects adopters? Will this help fight against child trafficking in adoption? And finally I ask my panel - Why is the adoptee voice so important today? Joining me today are 2 highly respected and internationally renowned social workers, Chris Atkins from IAC, The Centre for Adoption and co-founder of TTAG, The transracial and transnational adoption group, along with Judith Alexis Augustine Craig a Canadian adoptee from Haiti who is a speaker and Social worker specialising in adoption and fostering. We also reference the book: ‘Chosen, Living with Adoption' by Dr Perlita Harris, available at Amazon and Waterstones. It’s a really important piece of writing and poetry written by 50 adopted adults born between 1934 – 1984. In the meantime please do support our work, subscribe and follow us online at Adoption Arena many thanks! :-) Adoption Arena a sound pathway into a great future. Special thanks to: Guests: Chris Atkins and Judith Alexis Augustine Craig Voice over introduction: Jack Klaff IMDB Production: Tom Hartley-Booth Music: Disco by strange day https://soundcloud.com/strange-day Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/disco-strange-day Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/5QoSPWN6a3I

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Social Work and Overseas Adoption

Why is adopting a child from another culture so challenging? What are some of the obstacles, political ethics and human right issues? How can overseas adoption effect the child especially as they grow and develop? And what is the dubbed ‘grateful syndrome’ that all adoptees face? We discuss this and much more. I’m very honoured to be joined by two highly respected and internationally renowned social workers, both are transracial adoptees who have been an integral part of my personal adoption journey. Chris Atkins IAC - The Centre for Adoption TTAG - Transnational and Transracial adoption group Judith Alexis Augustine Craig Speaker and Social Worker specialising in adoption and fostering in Canada. We also discuss the benefits of being part of a group/forum that can support you on your own journey, especially if you are an adoptee, been fostered/in care, are part of a foster or adoption family etc. As when challenges suddenly arise it can be reassuring to have people around you who maybe have been where you have and can offer support and advise you as you walk through that challenge. why not find out more about adoptionarena.com and/or support our work. We proudly celebrate and support World Social Work Month 2021 and the challenging, forever changing role of the social worker. Please do listen, share and subscribe to our weekly podcast. Many thanks for listening, Adoption Arena

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Learning from the adoptee experience

Every adoption is different can seem both exhilarating and overwhelming! In todays show we look at what different adoptees bring to the learning table corporately and individually. ‘Chosen?’ is an anthology of writing by adopted young people joining me is one of the young writers and Charlotte Ansell and Janett Plummer the project organisers/editors. How does reading their work affect us? What are some of the similar stories and feelings in the book? Estelle reads her poem and talks openly and honestly about her adoption, what she remembers and how she feels about adoption today. There are so many wonderful insights about what lessons can be learnt concerning UK adoptions along with some beautiful messages for adoptive parents too. Please do let us know your thoughts about the episode? Has this inspired you to share your story? Don’t forget to subscribe and share too. It really helps us get the message out there. Why not order your copy of Chosen? Please contact: Janett Plummer at creativity@googlemail.com to order the book. website www.aspirecreativity.com. Adoption Arena Podcast is bought to you in conjunction with Adoption Arena.com. It is aimed at those interested or affected by adoption, fostering and care issues. Join us weekly as we discuss the big issues and topics in this arena that affect you. Please support our work though Patreon: Adoption Arena. Adoption Arena a sound pathway into a great future. Special thanks to: Guests: Charlotte Ansell, Janett Plummer and Estelle Voice over introduction: Jack Klaff IMDB Production: Joel Carr Music: Disco by strange day https://soundcloud.com/strange-day Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/disco-strange-day Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/5QoSPWN6a3I

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Chosen the voice of the adoptee

Is adoption working for young people today? What would they change? I interview a young adoptee about her work in a new anthology about young adoptees called 'chosen?'. I ask her is chosen an offensive word to her? What message would she say to other young adoptees and adoptive parents? I am joined by Charlotte Ansell and Janett Plummer the anthology organisers and editors about why they felt it was important to produce the work and on the impact of the work. I was also asked to write in the preface for the anthology; ‘The young people in this book will force you to see and feel into a land beyond your own. This is a read that must be read. This is a book that must be given. This is a time for things to be said. These are the young people who will shape our tomorrow" Please do let us know your thoughts about the episode? How has the podcast inspired you? Why not order your copy of Chosen? Please contact: Janett Plummer at creativity@googlemail.com to order the book. website www.aspirecreativity.com. Adoption Arena Podcast is bought to you in conjunction with Adoption Arena.com. It is aimed at those interested or affected by adoption, fostering and care issues. Join us weekly as we discuss the big issues and topics in this arena that affect you. Please support our work though Patreon: Adoption Arena. Adoption Arena a sound pathway into a great future. Special thanks to: Guests: Charlotte Ansell, Janett Plummer and Estelle Voice over introduction: Jack Klaff IMDB Production: Joel Carr Music: Disco by strange day https://soundcloud.com/strange-day Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/disco-strange-day Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/5QoSPWN6a3I

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Adoption Arena Podcast talks to Daddy and Dad

Exclusive interview with Jamie from Daddy and Dad talk to us about his challenging journey to adopting 2 lovely boys, and why they started DaddyandDad.co.uk blog that would go onto win many blogging awards. Jamie explains the importance of sharing your story with society, and how many more families around the world have been inspired to start their own journey to adopting children especially in the gay community. It's powerful, lively and passionate stuff! Hosted by Joy Carter, adoptee, comedian and founder of Adoption Arena Please subscribe and share with your family? Why not join us for more resources and support at; AdoptionArena.com insta @AdoptionArenaPodcast Twitter @AdoptionArena Podcast: ApplePodcasts, GogglePodcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Special Thanks to: Music: Disco by strange day https://soundcloud.com/strange-day Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/disco-strange-day Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/5QoSPWN6a3I

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Fostering Explained with Harvey Gallagher

On today's show I interview Harvey Gallagher the Chief Executive of the Nationwide Association of Fostering Providers he brings a huge wealth of knowledge collected over a lifetime about the foster care system. Harvey shares personally about his early links to the care system through his father, and how that really moved him to desire to help young people and adults as he grew up. Today, Harvey is much renowned and respected for his lifetime of service to fostering, his wisdom and passion shines through this interview. He shares about the importance of the role of fostering in society, the challenges that are now being faced and there is great advice and encouragement if you are interested in starting your journey into fostering today. Many thanks for watching and don’t forget to subscribe to the channel and tell your friends. Adoption Arena programmes and podcasts are aimed at those interested or affected by adoption, fostering and care issues. Join us weekly as we discuss the big issues and topics in this arena that affect you. You can also support our community work though Patreon: Adoption Arena. Adoption Arena a sound portal into a great future. Special thanks to: Guest: Harvey Gallagher Voice over introduction: Jack Klaff Sound Engineer: David Kline Music: Disco by strange day https://soundcloud.com/strange-day Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/disco-strange-day Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/5QoSPWN6a3I

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