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BLOG: Elaine Dibben reports back from International Conference on Adoption Research, Montreal (Day 3)
"We heard about pre-adoption breakdowns in Portugal, where to my surprise 98% of adoptions are from care, with children being placed after about 2 years in either foster care or residential care...."
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Department for Education - Adoption Register Consultation is open until 27 July
The Department for Education has published a targeted consultation on the Adoption Register Regulations. Find out how to share your views.
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May – June round up
Read our round-up article highlighting some of the important projects and programmes CoramBAAF has been engaged in over May and June 2018 – plus a look-ahead at other projects, conferences and publications.
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Direct work is our deal of the month for July
Don't miss our July deal of the month!
Until 31 July 2018 you can buy Direct work - Social work with children and young people in care for just £12.00 (usual price £19.95).
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CoramBAAF Conference: Beyond Together or Apart - brothers and sister are for life
20 Sept 2018, London | This one-day conference will help social work professionals to think about the lifelong implications of planning for siblings and the support needed for adopters in promoting and supporting sibling relationships.
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The adopter's handbook on education
This is a must-read book for any parent seeking to support their adopted child through school. It contains information advice and ideas on: choosing and starting a new school; working with a child's school and teachers; financial and other support available for previously looked after children; and rights, special needs support, exclusion and alternative provision.
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Attachment handbook for foster care and adoption
This comprehensive and authoritative book provides an accessible account of attachment concepts.
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Dealing with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
This authoritative Good Practice Guide is an essential read for all those working with or looking after fostered and adopted children who may be affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to provide the support these children need.
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Caring for a child who has been sexually exploited
This comprehensive and accessible handbook is a must-read for anyone caring for a child affected by, or at risk of, child sexual exploitation.
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