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Young migrants help other young people this World Mental Health Day
This World Mental Health Day, Coram’s Young Citizens launched a new animation, sharing their experiences to help other young people who may be struggling with their mental health.
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Coram leads call for more adopters in National Adoption Week 2020
As National Adoption Week 2020 gets under way, Coram, the oldest children's charity in the UK, is supporting a range of initiatives designed to raise understanding of the adoption process, and encourage more families from a diverse range of backgrounds to come forward as prospective adopters.
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Challenge 1739 kicks off in style!
We are one week into our brand new fundraising event, Challenge 1739. We’ve got over 30 people signed up to raise vital funds for vulnerable children and get fit this October – will you join them?
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Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation to feature on BBC Radio 4 appeal this Sunday
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation (CSSF) has been chosen to feature in BBC Radio 4’s Charity Appeal for a week starting this Sunday (11 October).
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Coram marks Black History Month
Coram is reflecting, celebrating and sharing experiences during Black History Month
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CoramBAAF celebrates 40 years shaping adoption and fostering policy
CoramBAAF is today celebrating 40 years since its formation in 1980 with a virtual event for members that will hear key speakers consider how the children’s sector has evolved over the last 40 years, with contributors including ADCS president Jenny Coles, CoramBAAF’s director of policy, research and development Dr John Simmonds, and University of East Anglia professor of social work Elsbeth Neil.
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CoramBAAF’s John Simmonds announced on new body supporting children exposed to trauma
John Simmonds, Director of Policy, Research and Development at CoramBAAF, has been announced as a member of the UK Trauma Council, launched today to drive positive change in the care and support provided to children and young people who have been exposed to traumatic events.
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Coram reports 24% rise in adoption enquiries despite the pandemic, but more families needed to meet demand
Coram Ambitious for Adoption has reported a big rise in enquiries from prospective adopters over the past six months despite the disruption resulting from the pandemic and lockdown measures.
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Royalties from 500 Words: Black Lives Matter book out today to enable Coram Beanstalk to help more children
An inspiring collection of short stories submitted by children to the 500 Words: Black Lives Matter competition run by Virgin Radio in July is published today, with all royalties to be matched by publisher Bonnier Books and donated to Coram Beanstalk, enabling the reading charity to reach even more children in Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities who need reading support.
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Coram experts highlight need to support children's mental health as schools return
The mental health and wellbeing of children should be prioritised as the nation's children children return to school after months of lockdown, say Coram's experts.
