Listen to Loco Parentis

Twayna speaks to artist, lecturer and former cared for child Dr. Sylvan Baker. Twayna and Sylvan talk about growing up in care. They also discuss identity, living with the same white family for a long time versus finding the right racial and cultural match. You can follow Sylvan on Twitter at @lizardmandrb in loco parentis (in the place of a parent) • A fostering and adoption podcast featuring former cared for children and adoptees hosted by Twayna Mayne. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @locoparentispod and email us at locoparentispod@gmail.com Created and produced by Twayna Mayne (@TwaynaMayne) Production managed by Angelie Stephens (@AngelieStephens)

Twayna speaks to Londoner Dan about being adopted by his dad when he was five and some of the difficulties and mixed results that come with reunion. in loco parentis (in the place of a parent) • A fostering and adoption podcast featuring former cared for children and adoptees hosted by Twayna Mayne. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @locoparentispod and email us at locoparentispod@gmail.com Created and produced by Twayna Mayne (@TwaynaMayne) Production managed by Angelie Stephens (@AngelieStephens)

Twayna and Marleigh discuss race, identity and how adoption is a lifelong journey and not a singular event. You can follow Marleigh on Twitter at @Marleigh_Jean (Please note: Some private personal information has been bleeped out of this episode) in loco parentis (in the place of a parent) • A fostering and adoption podcast featuring former cared for children and adoptees hosted by Twayna Mayne. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @locoparentispod and email us at locoparentispod@gmail.com Created and produced by Twayna Mayne (@TwaynaMayne) Production managed by Angelie Stephens (@AngelieStephens)

Twayna speaks to comedian, writer and actor Sophie Willan. In 2016 Sophie performed On Record, her show about receiving her fostering file at a train station at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In 2017 she returned to the Fringe with 'Branded' which was nominated for best show. Twayna and Sophie discuss the files kept on children in care, early childhood trauma and adult mental health. You can follow Sophie on Twitter at @sophiewillan in loco parentis (in the place of a parent) • A fostering and adoption podcast featuring former cared for children and adoptees hosted by Twayna Mayne. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @locoparentispod and email us at locoparentispod@gmail.com Created and produced by Twayna Mayne (@TwaynaMayne) Production managed by Angelie Stephens (@AngelieStephens)

(Please note: Some private personal information has been bleeped out of this episode) Twayna speaks to Londoner and transracial adoptee Leo. Twayna and Leo discuss race, identity, birthdays and everything else in between. in loco parentis (in the place of a parent) • A fostering and adoption podcast featuring former cared for children and adoptees hosted by Twayna Mayne. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @locoparentispod and email us at locoparentispod@gmail.com Created and produced by Twayna Mayne (@TwaynaMayne) Production managed by Angelie Stephens (@AngelieStephens)