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.

Edited by Dr Dennis GolmAdoption & Fostering is published by SAGE on behalf of CoramBAAF.


CoramBAAF Conversations

Welcome to the latest episode of the Adoption and Fostering Journal podcast. In this episode, hosts Vicky Walker and Dr. Dennis Golm discuss the contents of Volume 49, Issue 2, released in July 2025. This episode delves into various articles featured in the journal, including a compelling scoping review by Jenny Conrick and colleagues on direct-to-consumer genetic testing. The episode highlights why adopted individuals might seek genetic tests to understand their health risks and familial connections.

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Volume 49 (Issue 2, July 2025)

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Qualitative Social Work

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Journal of Social Work

The Journal of Social Work is a forum for the publication, dissemination and debate of key ideas and research in social work.

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