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Child sexual abuse in foster and kinship care, special guardianship and adoption

News and updates-27 Jan 2025 - 11:40

CoramBAAF has just published a new Good Practice Guide and companion guide that together address the critical issue of child sexual abuse in foster care, kinship care, adoption, and special guardianship. These guides explore the challenges professionals face, practical strategies for safeguarding, and the importance of reflective practice to better protect vulnerable children.

Senior Practitioner (Assessment Team & Post Approval Team)
Senior Practitioner We are currently advertising for two positions, one within our Assessment team, and one within our Post-Approval team. Assessment Senior Practitioner - To provide Coram IAC’s Intercountry assessment and support services in accordance with adoption guidance and regulations. To help coordinate intercountry adoption assessments, quality assuring and overseeing the work of sessional social workers. Post-Approval Senior Practitioner - To provide Coram IAC’s Post Approval Services and Country Programmes in accordance with adoption guidance and regulations. Supporting and advising families through the post approval/post placement period and ensuring smooth progress through liaison with the Adoption Manager and Post Approval Administration Team. CoramIAC £42,000 per annum Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London (with homeworking) 35

Child safety advice saves lives: how to safely position a child in a baby sling carrier

News and updates-29 Jan 2025 - 11:59

The recently published coroner's report into the death of a child while being carried hands-free in a baby sling carrier, follows a number of deaths worldwide of babies linked to incorrect positioning in harness and sling type carriers. CoramBAAF encourages our members to make parents and carers aware of good sources of child safety advice when using slings.