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The Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund has been available to children living with special guardians since 2016, and its name was changed in 2023 with the publication of the National Kinship Care Strategy. Although the number of applications made on behalf of children living with special guardians is slowly increasing, the number of applications is still considerably lower than those made for adopted children.

This half day training is aimed at professionals who are supporting children and their families and who would like to explore different ways to collaborate with schools in meeting the child’s emotional needs. We know that for many children who are in kinship or foster care, or who are adopted, education can be a challenging experience.

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The Permanently Progressing study has been looking at the lives of all 1,836 children who became looked after (either at or away from home) in Scotland in 2012-2013 when they were aged five and under. In this seminar, the research team will explore key findings and what these mean for decision makers, policy makers, professionals who have important roles in children’s lives (including teachers and social workers), and children and their families.

This compelling story, published as part of the Our Story series, tracks Wayne’s journey from first being fostered by Lorna at the age of nine, in a therapeutic fostering placement, through nearly four years of family life. Wayne is traumatised by his early experiences of neglect and domestic abuse. Even when surrounded by a team of experienced foster carers, counsellors and therapists, helping him grow and heal will be a long and difficult process. But Lorna and her family are determined not to give up hope…

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The digital world is home to entertainment, resources, interaction and creativity.  However, for many children and young people, the line between online life and real life is often blurred. The impacts of online use on physical and mental health, are critical, particularly in adolescent development. When we think about keeping our children and young people safe online, we need to equip them with the essential tools to understand and navigate the internet responsibly. Jane Poore, Adoption Consultant, CoramBAAF, and Dr. Vicki Walker, Consultant Paediatrician, Education Officer, RCPCH, will be leading this session as part of our curriculum on navigating online life with children and young people.

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Care experienced children and young people need their workers to be curious about disability and to have conversations with them to hear their views and experiences. In this webinar, we will be exploring what we do, and importantly, do not know about children in and leaving care with a disability or long-term health condition in England. Our presenter is Dr. Clair Baker, Senior Practice Adviser, CoramVoice.

The PACE parenting approach was developed by Dr Dan Hughes for parents and carers of children who are adopted or live in foster or kinship care families. PACE stands for Playfullness, Acceptance. Curiosity, and Empathy and is an attitude has proved to be helpful for many professionals working in adoption, fostering or kinship care services.

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The International Conference on Adoption Research (ICAR-8), held in July 2024, focused on ensuring permanent, nurturing family care for children. It gathered global experts to share research, best practices, and innovations in adoption. This upcoming session will explore insights from the conference and how they can be applied to the UK’s children and families sector. Key learning outcomes include understanding global adoption practices, addressing the identity needs of adopted children, exploring brain development in childhood and adolescence, and best practices for supporting adult adopters.

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We are delighted to announce that CoramBAAF is hosting our first panel chairs and advisers conference on 3 March 2025 in London at the QEII, Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, WC1N 1AZ.

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Children, especially those with care experience, need extra support to navigate online life safely. Digital content plays a significant role in their learning, play, and social interactions, offering both benefits and risks, such as addiction to gaming, social media, or excessive screen time. Promoting moderation, rather than restriction, and teaching resilience is key to positive online engagement. This session will explore the impact of content addiction and suggest strategies to help children and young people develop healthy screen habits.