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Adoption Toolkit

Over the past six months, our six Young Ambassadors have met fortnightly to develop a toolkit designed to support fellow adoptees in navigating the complexities of adoption.

Published 19 October 2026

Adoption Propensity in England

The latest analysis of the trends in the recruitment of adopters shows that the number of families available to adopt a child is substantially below the number needed for the children for whom an adoptive family has not yet been found. This is in stark contrast to public attitudes to adoption and the propensity to consider adopting.

Published 19 October 2026

Every Day is Everything – Adopter recruitment and its impact

Every child should have the chance to grow up in a safe, loving and permanent family. Yet for too many children in England, that future is still out of reach. This report shines a light on a growing challenge.

Published 15 September 2026 By Coram Institute and Adoption England

Bright Spots: From Surviving to Thriving

One in three (32%) young care leavers report having low wellbeing, according to new analysis from the largest survey of its kind, published by the Coram Institute for Children.

Published 17 December 2025

Family Finding for Long-Term Foster Care: A Toolkit

Agencies have their own policies and procedures regarding family finding for long-term foster care. This toolkit is designed to support these and to offer a set of helpful resources that can be used individually or collectively throughout the family finding process.

Published 7 February 2025