Landmark Richard Ansett portrait series Next of Kin celebrates adoptive families during National Adoption Week
Coram has partnered with the acclaimed photographer Richard Ansett, who is adopted himself, to launch a new portrait series on 19 October to mark National Adoption Week and the centenary of the 1926 Adoption Act.
Government foster care target attainable, but must keep focus on retaining existing foster carers, says Coram research
The government campaign launched today* to create 10,000 new foster care places over the current Parliament appears realistic and attainable – but must be accompanied by a focus on retaining existing foster carers, according to new research published today by the Coram Institute for Children.
Coram and Adoption England report warns of growing “adoption gap” as You Can Adopt campaign urges more people to come forward
A growing gap between the number of children needing adoption and the number of prospective adopters coming forward means there are fewer than half the adopters needed, according to a new study published today (15 September) by Coram and Adoption England.
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.