Read our news updates to find out about our latest views, work and developments.
Once again, we are asking our members to take part in our private fostering survey. 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.
Dr. Lynn Snow, a paediatrician and Churchill Fellow, explores the often-overlooked issue of post-adoption depression (PAD) and its impact on adoptive families, drawing insights from her research in the U.S.and Europe to inform change in the UK. She is now championing a new pilot in Leicester to embed emotional wellbeing support for adoptive parents within the health visiting service, aiming to normalise and proactively address PAD at every stage of the adoption journey.
At a recent adoption exchange day in London, CoramBAAF hosted a bookstall to share essential resources with prospective adopters and social workers. Popular titles like 'The adopter’s handbook' and 'Adopting a child' continue to play a key role in guiding families through the adoption journey.
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'.
CoramBAAF’s Annual Health Conference brings together health professionals working with care-experienced and adopted children to focus on improving inclusive practices, with this year’s theme highlighting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Dr. Michelle Bond shares how the event encourages valuable learning, collaboration, and reflection on supporting vulnerable and marginalised groups in healthcare.
James Bury, CoramBAAF’s Head of Policy, Research and Development, shares reflections on a key report that has been launched this week. ‘Increasing access to evidence-informed mental health service provision for children in care in England – National recommendations for change’ was authored by Professor Rachel Hiller alongside key academic authors and contributors and has been supported by CoramBAAF, UCL and UK Trauma Council.
James Bury, CoramBAAF’s Head of Policy, Research, and Development, expresses concern about the cuts in funding to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) and the uncertainty about its future.
In this heartfelt conversation for Foster Care Fortnight, foster carer Paul Calder shares powerful stories that highlight the importance of consistent, compassionate relationships in helping children in care learn to trust and thrive. Through practical examples and emotional turning points, Paul emphasises how small, everyday actions can have lasting impacts on a young person’s sense of belonging and self-worth.
Form F (2025) has been updated to improve its language and tone, making it more accessible for both carers and assessors. One of the most important changes is the addition of a new section focused on children’s needs—and how prospective carers can meet them.
Jo Francis introduces two of our essential short legal guides, Fostering Now and Adoption Now. The guides are designed to help social work professionals quickly access the legislation, standards, and guidance they need. Created with busy practitioners in mind, these practical, time-saving resources are ideal for anyone working in fostering or adoption.
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