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CoramBAAF welcomes the Government apology for historical adoption practices
The Government has today announced an apology for historical forced adoption practices in England. CoramBAAF welcomes today's announcement. This is a long overdue apology which recognises the role of the state and public institutions in these practices in England, and the lifelong impacts on those affected. Practices, mainly between 1949 and 1976, but not exclusively, saw many thousands of mothers being separated from their babies through coercive practices, a denial of choice and a culture of shame.
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The Department of Education stopped collection of any data about private fostering in 2015, which means that the number of children who are privately fostered is not known. CoramBAAF would like to support a better understanding of this often hidden group of children, by asking our members about private fostering in their local authority.
Find out morePractice Briefing: Cross border solutions for Family Group Decision Making (England and Wales)
This practice briefing demonstrates how facilitators and social workers can involve overseas family members in the FGDM process. It is intended for FGDM facilitators and children’s social workers. Its main aim is to ensure that family and friends living overseas are considered when deciding who to invite to a meeting, and are subsequently supported to attend.
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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
Undertaking an adoption assessment (two day course)
23 & 24 September 2026 | 9.45am - 4.00pm | Online
Assessing social workers need to meet the statutory requirements as well as those of adoption panels. Applicants want to know that their "story" is represented fairly and accurately, and at the same time there is a duty to safeguard vulnerable children. This two-day course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to conduct and manage the adoption assessment process so that the best outcomes are achieved for all.
Annual Kinship Conference: Delivering better support for kinship families: research and policy in action
EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL 3 AUGUST 2026!
12 October 2026 | 9.30am - 4.30pm | Coram Campus
We are delighted to invite you to this year’s CoramBAAF Kinship Care Conference. With a focus on developing better support for kinship families, our programme focuses on bringing together researchers, sector organisations, carers, young people, and practitioners to network, discuss and explore how local authorities can continue to build support for kinship families in their area.
The day will create a supportive and collaborative learning experience to empower social work practitioners. Attendees will leave with knowledge, practical tools, and new connections to confidently take the next steps in developing support for kinship families
Kinship Care Law Commission Consultation : Amendments to Current Legislation (SGOs, CAOs and Kinship Foster Care)
16 September 2026 | 12.00pm - 1.30pm | Online
The Law Commission has published its Kinship Care Consultation Paper. It sets out the key issues they have identified with the legal frameworks that govern different types of kinship care arrangements. Alongside reflections and analysis, the paper also sets out their provisional proposals for reform. Join our legal and kinship consultants for opportunities over three lunchtime events to hear the proposals and share your thoughts
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Dennis, Harriett and Flynn live in different families
The Dennis Duckling series of picture books provides a range of opportunities to talk to looked after children about what is happening in their lives. In the first two books, Dennis and his little sister have to leave their parents and be looked after by a foster duck family. This book recaps the story, before following Dennis and his siblings as it is decided they need to live apart, in different duck families.
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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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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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