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CoramBAAF statement on the Government's fostering reform consultation response
The government has published its response to the fostering reform consultation launched in February 2026, setting out its position on proposals relating to fostering panels, assessment processes and the handling of allegations against foster carers. Read our full statement.
Read our statementNew guidance on support planning for Kinship families published
CoramBAAF is pleased to co-author a much needed and helpful guide for practitioners on support planning with kinship families. The guidance was informed by research co-produced by the University of Exeter, Kinship and a network of kinship carers who supported the project throughout. The guidance sets out the key principle that “a clear support plan is an important foundation for kinship care”.
Find out moreNew Supreme Court judgment about adoption
The Supreme Court have handed down their judgment in the appeal In the matter of X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) [2026] UKSC 13. The judgment affirms the unique nature of adoption as a permanent and final order which cannot be undone.
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New platform to give care-experienced and adopted people better access to their records
CoramBAAF and the Archives and Records Association (ARA) are today, Monday 9 March, announcing a partnership to make it easier for adopted and care-experienced people to find and access records relating to their adoption and time in care.
Find out moreUpcoming training, events and conferences
SAVE THE DATE: Annual Kinship Conference
12 October 2026 | 9.30am - 4.30pm | Online
CoramBAAF is delighted to announce our third annual kinship conference. The in-person event will take place on 12th October 2026 at the Coram Campus in London and will provide contemporary insights from kinship carers, researchers, professionals and leaders in the children and families sector with a spotlight on support for kinship families.
Exploring Expertise: Shades of Bias – Challenging Discrimination, Oppression and Racism in Social Work and Beyond
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The British Association of Social Workers, in partnership with CoramBAAF and the Racial Justice Family Work, invite you to explore Shades of Bias (SoB). Shades of Bias is a versatile case study template designed to enable critical reflection on how discrimination, oppression and racism manifests in social work and beyond. It is a simple process for documenting, analysing and addressing instances of bias, whether it is experienced directly, observed or perpetrated (by the person/people responsible).
What makes a good kinship assessment
7 July 2026 | 9.45am - 4pm | Online
This course is an opportunity to consolidate knowledge of kinship assessment practice. It will provide a focus on what constitutes a good assessment, including how to triangulate information, write robust analysis and plan effective support. There will be the opportunity to discuss examples of assessments and support plan alongside case studies. This one day course will reference CoramBAAF’s Kinship Care Assessment (Form K)
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Effective fostering panels
What are the roles and responsibilities of fostering panel members? What regulations and standards determine the functioning of a fostering panel? How can panels implement best practice to improve their work and make better placements? Effective fostering panels answers these and many other questions.
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Recruiting and retaining foster carers
Foster carer recruitment and retention are huge challenges that have attracted much research and reporting, without leading to widespread positive change. But some key best practice has been learned. What forms of recruitment have proved most useful, and what advertising encourages applications? How have some agencies successfully reached a range of diverse applicants? What do carers value most in a fostering service, making them more likely to stay – and what factors may push them to leave?
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Adoption starter pack
Essential reading for newly qualified social workers
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Fostering starter pack - bumper bundle
Save when you purchase five of our best selling fostering titles in our new bumper bundle pack! Essential reading for newly qualified social workers.
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