New 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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Deal of the Month June
Get our Good Practice Guide, 'Working with children who have experienced neglect', for £18 throughout June (usually £21.95). Scroll to the end of the product page and click 'BUY BOOK'. The discount will be visible on the checkout page.
Caring for a child who has been sexually exploited
Every month we release a free chapter from one of our bestselling publications. For June 2025, we are sharing the second chapter from 'Caring for a child who has been sexually exploited'. Read our chapter on ' Which children are at risk and what do we know about the signs of CSE?'.
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Parenting Matters: Parenting a child who has experienced trauma
This book is part of CoramBAAF’s Parenting Matters series which explores many of the health conditions commonly diagnosed in looked after children. This guide explores traumatic experiences and their effects on children at different stages of development. It provides expert knowledge coupled with facts, figures and guidance presented in a straightforward and accessible style.
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Dennis duckling - the complete series
Buy all four books in the Dennis duckling series for just £35!
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Parenting Matters: Parenting a child with emotional and behavioural difficulties
This book is part of CoramBAAF’s Parenting Matters series which explores many of the health conditions commonly diagnosed in looked after children. For adopters and foster carers, this guide provides practical and realistic information on caring for a child with emotional and behavioural difficulties. It covers symptoms, prognosis and treatment and offers personal insight and advice from adoptive and foster families.
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The primal wound
Since its original publication in 1993, The primal wound has revolutionised how we think about adoption. Over the years, thousands have read this classic and found in it profound insights and revelations on what being adopted means to adopted people.
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New in our bookshop
Do you want to use any remaining budget (where possible) before it resets at the start of April. Do you want to give staff a choice of which books to purchase? Do you want to buy now and choose later?
Our bookshop team has produced gift cards as handy new payment option when buying our books and guides.Once purchased you will receive an email from our bookshop team that contains your gift card code.
Matching children from England with adopters approved in Scotland
Differences in regulations and guidance between England and Scotland mean that there are some additional things to think about when planning to move children across the national border.
Adoption & Fostering journal
Adoption & Fostering is the only quarterly peer-reviewed journal dedicated to adoption, fostering and kinship issues. Over the years, it has gained an international reputation as one of the world’s leading sources of knowledge for academics, practitioners and all those concerned with childcare practice and research.
Volume 49 (Issue 1, March 2025) now available
'Adoption & Fostering'
Read our latest articles
The latest edition of our 'Adoption & Fostering' journal is now available. The articles in this issue cover a range of topics, including: direct and indirect trauma, transitions, parenting, social media, theraplay and attachment.
Members, sign in to readDigital book subscription scheme
We are introducing a digital book subscription scheme where agencies can pay to receive an electronic copy of a book, which can be shared amongst staff, accessed and read online.
Digital book subscription scheme
How does it work?
Select a title from the list and we will provide a quote for a subscription based on the number of people who would like to access the title. If you would like to pick more than one title, please let us know in the comment section of the form.
Find out moreStarter 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.
Fostering starter pack
Get 'Fostering now', 'Making good assessments', and 'The child's legal journey through care' for £40 (usually £49.90).
Fostering bumper bundle
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).
Adoption starter pack
Get 'Adoption now', 'Making good assessments', and 'The child's legal journey through care' for £45 (usually £54.90).
Visit our eBookstore
Member feedback has suggested that we deliver our books in more formats for easier accessibility. We offer a range of our Good Practice Guides, pamphlet series and much more available in digital only format via our eBookstore. The eBookstore is updated regularly with key titles about adoption, fostering and kinship care.
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Browse our catalogue or access your member books! Create and log in to your eBookstore account to read our publications wherever you are.
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Adoption & Fostering
The only quarterly peer-reviewed journal with a specific focus on adoption and fostering.
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