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Polly Talks Adoption & Fostering

Polly Talks Adoption & Fostering

Written by: Scottish Adoption & Fostering
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 Polly to talks to people from across the Adoption and Fostering world.Copyright Scottish Adoption & Fostering Economics Management Management & Leadership Parenting Relationships
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  • Polly Talks Birth Parents Perspectives with Mandy

    Polly Talks Birth Parents Perspectives with Mandy
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode of Polly Talks, Polly is joined by Mandy, who worked within the Scottish Adoption and Fostering team as part of the Bluebird Project—an initiative supporting families with children in adoption, permanent fostering, or kinship care. Mandy reflects on her role as a Support Worker and the meaningful ways she walked alongside families throughout their journeys.

    She also speaks candidly about her own powerful experience as a birth parent who lost permanent care of a child, and how that deeply personal journey helped to shape the empathy and understanding she brought to her work.

    This conversation is a moving and honest exploration of the complex, lifelong paths that many birth parents navigate. We are extremely grateful to Mandy for sharing her story, and we hope it brings insight, comfort, and connection to those who listen.
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    56 mins
  • Polly Talks Adoption and Fostering: Your Voice, Your Story with Chris from the Scottish Book Trust

    Polly Talks Adoption and Fostering: Your Voice, Your Story with Chris from the Scottish Book Trust
    Nov 1 2025
    🎙 Polly Talks Adoption and Fostering — Episode: Your Voice, Your Story with Chris Leslie

    This episode, Polly sits down with Chris Leslie from the Scottish Book Trust, the manager leading the inspiring Your Voice, Your Story programme. Together, they explore how storytelling can empower care-experienced young people and birth parents to share their journeys in their own words and in their own unique way.

    Chris talks about his work with our young people’s groups and the Bluebird Project, a creative space for birth parents, helping them find confidence and connection through the power of story.

    It’s a powerful, moving, and uplifting conversation about creativity, identity, and the healing strength of being heard.

    Tune in for an episode full of insight, empathy, and inspiration.
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    37 mins
  • Polly Talks Foster Carer Relationships with Adopter Darren

    Polly Talks Foster Carer Relationships with Adopter Darren
    May 23 2025
    In this heartfelt episode for Foster Care Fortnight, Polly speaks with Darren, an adoptive dad, about the meaningful relationship he's built with his son's former foster carer. Darren reflects on the trust, respect, and mutual support that have helped create a sense of continuity for his son.

    It’s a powerful conversation about bridging families, honouring the past, and the shared commitment to a child’s wellbeing.
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    15 mins
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