We offer adoption support to our adoptive families throughout childhood and beyond. Our friendly and experienced social workers will work with you to help you get the support you need so your adopted children can thrive. Our adoption teams support families through the adoption process and beyond, and we are highly experienced in helping new adoptive families adjust.
Coram Regional Adoption Agency
Coram Ambitious for Adoption regional adoption agency (RAA) works in partnership with nine local authorities who have delegated key adoption responsibilities to the RAA, enabling Coram to deliver adoption services on their behalf.
Coram Voluntary Independent Adoption Agency
Coram Adoption, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, is a voluntary independent adoption agency welcoming prospective adopters across Greater London and a number of surrounding areas.
Coram Intercountry Adoption Centre
Coram Intercountry Adoption Centre – is the UK’s only dedicated international adoption charity. The Ofsted outstanding charity helps to prepare, assess and support prospective adopters through the adoption process in the UK and then work with them towards being matched with a child from abroad.
Free adoption resources
Coram manages First4Adoption, the national information service for people interested in adopting a child in England
Bullying Helpline for Parents
Coram Kidscape offer friendly, impartial, non-judgemental information, advice and support to parents, carers, family members or professionals who are concerned about a child – either because they are being bullied, or because they may be involved in bullying others.
Creative Therapies
We offer music and art therapy alongside specialist clinical, therapist and mental health support to help young people and their families build the skills and emotional resilience they need to thrive.
Child Law Advice
Legal advice and information on child, family and education law for parents, carers and young people in England from Coram Children’s Legal Centre.
The Parent Champions National Network
Parent Champions are parent volunteers who give a few hours a week to talk to other parents about the local services available to families. Coram Family and Childcare developed the Parent Champions programme in 2007 to help marginalised or isolated parents who miss out on vital information about how to access local family services.
The Parent Champions model is delivered by parents for parents, with the support of a local authority, children’s centre, school or local community organisation.
Support Gateway
The Support Gateway can help adoptive families and families with a special guardianship order (SGOs) find services that will help them to thrive
Childcare Guides
Coram Family and Childcare guides can help you find, choose and afford childcare near you.
Children’s Wellbeing Resources
Choose from Coram SCARF’s menu of family activities or support and find out how to build positive relationships and help your child be a confident learner.
Child Law Advice
Legal advice and information on child, family and education law for parents, carers and young people in England from Coram Children’s Legal Centre.
Help with Bullying
Coram Kidscape offer bullying advice, from advice to activity packs, our resources help to challenge bullying and grow healthy friendships.
A National Voice
A National Voice (ANV) is the national council for children in care and care leavers in England. We work to improve the care system through the voices of care experienced young people. We empower children and young people by giving them the skills and support to make real change at both a local and national level.
Advocacy Helpline
Our Advocacy Helpline is here to help you if Coram Voice provides your local advocacy service. Our specialist advocacy projects may also be able to help you if you are homeless or have a disability.
Free Resources
We will help you if you are in care, leaving care, have or need a social worker.