Stories from Foster Care

In this episode of Stories from Foster Care, Andrew Murphy talks to Scott and Tristan Casson-Rennie about their adoption and fostering journeys as a same-sex couple. The conversation then focuses on their passion, as founders of FASD Ireland, to bring awareness about the effects of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to all areas of Irish society. FASD results when prenatal alcohol exposure occurs, by either parent, and affects the developing foetus’ brain and body. Tristan shares information on the nature and prevalence of this brain condition which will be valuable for anyone caring for a child with FASD, or for carers or parents who suspect that their child may have the condition.

Resources

FASD Ireland – https://www.fasdireland.ie

FASD Ireland Conference, 14^th & 15^th May 2026

‘Justice and FASD’ https://www.fasdireland.ie/conference

FASD Hub. A free, confidential support service. Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm

Phone: 065 6703098

About the podcast – Stories from Foster Care is brought to you by the Irish Foster Care Association in association with the Department of Children, Disability & Equality. Join host Niamh Barrett as she meets people from all walks of life who have different experiences of foster care in Ireland. Listen to Stories from Foster Careon Spotify, Apple, Nearcast or wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe for all the latest episodes.

The music on this podcast is a track called Pastures by Ketsa, the music appears here under a Creative Commons Licence. Stories from Foster Care is made with the Near FM podcast network. For more information and how to get involved visit https://nearcast.ie/get-involved/