Thinking about adoption? Your FAQs, answered.
Fri Sep 12 2025
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.
Sign up to our online information evening, 15th September, 6.30 - 8.00pm here.
If you’d like to find out more about adopting with iAdopt, get in touch via our website to arrange a call with a member of our team.
www.familyfutures.co.uk/adoption
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.
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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. Sign up to our online information evening, 15th September, 6.30 - 8.00pm here. If you’d like to find out more about adopting with iAdopt, get in touch via our website to arrange a call with a member of our team. www.familyfutures.co.uk/adoption 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.