National Adoption Week: The Black Adoption Project
The Black Adoption Project was created to address stark inequalities facing Black children and families in the UK’s adoption system. Black children are overrepresented in care but often face delays and challenges when it comes to being successfully placed in adoptive families. In this event we explore the reasons for disparities in Black adoption including systemic issues, barriers to the recruitment of Black adopters, and the impact of racism. We hear about the stakeholder-driven approach taken by the Black Adoption Project to try to better understand and begin to address the identified issues. This event will be of interest to those working in any capacity with children in care, within adoption services, and in related areas of practice.
The Black Adoption Project is an initiative of Adopt London, a partnership of four Regional Adoption Agencies in London, and Laurelle Brown Training & Consultancy. You can read more from their phase one findings here: Black-Adoption-Project-Phase-1-Report-March2023.pdf (adoptlondon.org.uk) You can sign up to their mailing list to be kept updated on developments with the project here: Mailing list - Black Adoption Project (office.com)
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Challenges in the adoption process: Learn about the challenges Black children and families face in the adoption process, including significant disparities in the outcomes for Black children.
- Systemic barriers and the impact of racism: Hear insights from Black adopters, prospective adopters, and community members on their experience of the UK adoption process.
- Stakeholder-driven approach to change: Understand how the Black Adoption Project has integrated stakeholders with lived experience of Black adoption throughout the project, and the impact of this approach.
WHO’S IT FOR
This event will be of interest to those working in any capacity with children in care, within adoption services, and in related areas of practice.
For social workers, reflection on this session may contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).
Members can watch recordings of previous Exploring Expertise Webinars here.
FEES
Members: FREE (don't forget to log in to your account to receive your discount)
Non-members: £20+VAT.
Places on this event are limited, so early booking is recommended.
CONTACT
Telephone 020 7520 7520/0310
Email events@corambaaf.org.uk
£20.00