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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.
Telling the untold story of the care-experienced campaigning movement – Speaking for Ourselves project awarded National Lottery grant
Speaking for Ourselves, a three-year programme funded by a £954,650 grant from The National Heritage Lottery Fund to preserve and share the stories of the UK’s care-experienced movement from the 1970s up to the present day, has been announced today by Coram.
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.
Potential Plus UK transfers into Coram Group
Potential Plus UK, the charity supporting children and young people with high learning potential, is from today (20th July 2026) transferring all its programmes and services to Coram, where they will continue to support thousands of children and families every year.