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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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Changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund
The Government have announced that there will be changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund. Whilst the commitment to sustain the fund for 2025-26 is welcome, it is disappointing to see that as more children are coming forward, their access is being further limited. We are concerned about the impact on the children and families affected but we also worry about the effect this will have on services that are already struggling to meet the existing demand.
Read moreAdoption & Fostering journal #13 | Vol.49 Issue 1 introduction with Dr Dennis Golm and Vicky Walker
In this episode, we explore the critical question posed by Editor-in-Chief Dennis Golm in the latest edition of Adoption & Fostering – just how inclusive and diverse are current UK foster care research and practice? The March issue (Volume 49, Issue 1) highlights the gap between growing awareness and meaningful change, calling for more representative research and inclusive practices.
Watch hereChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: New duties in Family Group Decision Making and kinship care
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill strengthens child protection, mandates Family Group Decision Making (FGDM), enhances multi-agency safeguarding, and expands schools’ duties. It also supports kinship care, improves regional cooperation, and increases Ofsted oversight. Now at its second reading in the House of Lords, it continues to shape children’s social care.
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Upcoming training and events
An introduction to neurodiversity in adoption, fostering and kinship care
7 May | 9.45am - 1pm | Zoom
Let's acknowledge and celebrate difference. Understand neurodiversity as a natural variation to ‘the norm’ rather than as something that is disordered, dysfunctional or deficient. This training is an introduction to aspects of neurodiversity including autism, dyslexia and ADHD. We will give you an overview of the topic to increase your knowledge and develop your confidence in the subject.
Undertaking a Child's Permanence Report
14 May | 9.45am - 4pm | Zoom
This open course will support social workers to understand the content, purpose and function of the Child's Permanence Report (CPR), good practice in its undertaking and how it can be used to provide a full picture of each child’s journey and needs.
Putting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at the heart of health services for children in care
We are delighted to invite you to our Annual Health Conference. Book now to join us on 30 June 2025 at Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ. The annual health conference is a key event in the calendar of medical advisers, doctors and nurses working with care experienced and adopted children.
Get your ticketStarter 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.
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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).