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Published 15 September 2026

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.

Published 4 August 2026

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.

Published 2 July 2026

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.

Published 9 March 2026

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

Published 2 March 2026

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.

Published 21 January 2026

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.