Coram calls for better support to address adopter shortage on centenary of legal adoption in England, as one in four say they would consider adopting
On the day (4 August) landmark adoption legislation was introduced in England and Wales 100 years ago, Coram is calling on the Government to provide greater support to adoptive families and encourage more families to come forward as the number of children waiting continues to grow.
Coram responds to the government’s apology over forced adoption practices
Coram has responded to the government's apology on forced adoption practices that occurred between 1948 and 1976.
Coram Adoption Activity Days team recognised in national social work awards
The Coram Adoption Activity Days team have received nationwide recognition for their outstanding contribution to the social work profession
Supporting LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week
Coram is one of the adoption agencies across the country supporting a campaign launching today (2 March) encouraging more LGBTQ+ people to consider adoption and fostering.
GLL and Coram celebrate Big Adoption Day, with free access to leisure centres, gyms and sports facilities for adoptive families
Today (21 January) to mark Big Adoption Day 2026, charitable social enterprise and leisure operator GLL and the UK’s first children’s charity Coram have announced a new partnership, offering 500 free three-month memberships to Better leisure centres for adoptive families in London and across the country.
Coram launches nationwide call for adoption stories to mark 100th anniversary of The Adoption of Children Act 1926
As National Adoption Week (20-26 October) gets underway, Coram is calling for people across the country to share their own stories of adoption, as part of its programme of activities marking the centenary of The Adoption of Children Act in 2026.
New study shows the potential benefits of mediation in improving outcomes for kinship families
As Kinship Care Week 2025 (6-12 October) gets underway, a study by Coram, commissioned by Foundations, shows the potential of mediation to support kinship families by improving communication, reducing conflict and helping to create stable, child-focused arrangements. With further development and backing, the approach could become a vital part of the support offered to kinship families across the country.
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week
Coram is one of the adoption agencies supporting a campaign launching today (3 March) encouraging more LGBTQ+ people to ‘change lives in 25’ through adoption or fostering.
“Ballet Shoes is, above all, a love letter to ambition and chosen family”
As the new production of Ballet Shoes, the tale of three adopted sisters and their found family, comes to the end of its current run at the National Theatre, Zoe Lambert, an adopted young person, shares her reflections on the show.
New Coram toolkit to help find families for children who need long-term foster care
Coram is today publishing a free online toolkit designed to support social workers, foster carers, children’s services and all those with a role to play in finding families for children who need long-term foster carers.