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CCLC gives evidence in parliament on equalities impact of immigration reforms
Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) has responded to the Home Office’s publication this week of its plans to reform immigration policy, notably through the introduction of a new framework for earned settlement.
Coram responds to Home Secretary’s plans to reform the system for settlement in the UK
Coram has responded to the Home Secretary’s plans to reform the system for settlement in the UK, set out in Parliament today. The plans announced include some important five-year routes for children but will keep thousands of children in limbo and bar some families from ever getting permanent status, with children in refugee families waiting up to 30 years for permanent settlement.
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.
Anti-bullying documentary premieres in London in support of Coram Kidscape
A powerful new documentary inspired by a Mount Kilimanjaro fundraising challenge for Coram Kidscape premiered in London on Monday (28 September), shining a spotlight on the lasting impact bullying can have on children and the vital importance of support and prevention.
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.