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CoramBAAF is the UK’s leading membership organisation for professionals working across adoption, fostering and kinship care.
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Post-adoption depression needs to be normalised, expected and proactively addressed
Dr. Lynn Snow explores the often-overlooked issue of post-adoption depression (PAD) drawing insights from her research in the US and Europe to inform change in the UK. She is now championing a new pilot in Leicester that embeds emotional wellbeing support for adoptive parents within the health visiting service, addressing PAD at every stage of the adoption journey.
Read moreSupporting adoption journeys with trusted resources
At a recent adoption exchange day in London, CoramBAAF hosted a bookstall to share essential resources with prospective adopters and social workers. Popular titles like 'The adopter’s handbook' and 'Adopting a child' continue to play a key role in guiding families through the adoption journey.
Read moreNew podcast episode | Child sexual abuse in foster and kinship care, special guardianship and adoption
In this episode of CoramBAAF Conversations, Jo Francis (Publications Manager) is joined by Hedy Cleaver and Wendy Rose OBE to talk about their Good Practice Guide, 'Child sexual abuse in foster and kinship care, special guardianship and adoption: Learning from safeguarding reviews 2007–2022'.
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Upcoming training, events and conferences
Undertaking a kinship assessment
24 & 25 June | 9.45am - 4pm | ZoomThis course is an opportunity to explore the unique context of kinship care and assessment of prospective kinship carers. Participants will explore professional and personal values and gain knowledge of what constitutes a robust kinship assessment within the legal and regulatory framework.
Members, sign in to get a discountLearning from Research: Innovating practice in kinship care
26 June | 11.30am - 1pm | Zoom
Join our webinar to learn how mediation and communication support can strengthen relationships in kinship care. Discover insights from a recent pilot project and research by Coram’s Institute for Children.
Exploring Expertise: Learning from evidence on Parenting Through Adversity for parents of babies and children 0-10
8 July | 11.30am - 1pm | Zoom
In this session you will hear from Becky Saunders and Ian Moore who worked together on the production of the Parenting Through Adversity - Parents of babies & children 0-10 Practice Guide, based upon two underpinning systematic reviews of evidence, and from Sonia Beard in our policy team who will speak to what this evidence means in relation to the policy that is shaping Children's Social Care.
Starter packs for newly qualified social workers
To help newly qualified social workers, or those that want to refresh their knowledge, we have created a fostering and adoption starter pack. You will receive our top selling titles at a discounted price.
IN OUR BOOKSHOP
Adoption starter pack
Get 'Adoption now', 'Making good assessments', and 'The child's legal journey through care' for £45 (usually £54.90).
Find out moreFostering starter pack
Get 'Fostering now', 'Making good assessments', and 'The child's legal journey through care' for £40 (usually £49.90).
Find out moreBumper fostering starter pack
Timeless bestsellers that offer invaluable guidance for the vital work of fostering professionals. Dive into these essential resources to gain practical insights and robust guidance, whether you're just starting or a seasoned professional. Get this bundle for £75 (usually £82.80).