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Research into case holding responsibility in support of the National Adoption Strategy
Adoption England commissioned Coram to undertake research exploring case holding responsibility practice in Regional Adoption Agencies (RAAs) in England, in support of the National Adoption Strategy.
Findings from the first year of the Step Up Programme
This report refers to the first phase of Coram’s evaluation, taking place one year into the Step Up project, funded by Adoption England. The final phase of evaluation will take place after the programme has concluded, in 2026/7.
Patterns of Early Permanence in London: a research report
This report explores the rates and patterns of early permanence in London and provides actionable evidence on how the use of early permanence can be increased in the right circumstances to help ensure less instability for children.
Sibling Time Report April 2024
This report describes an evaluation of Coram’s Sibling Time Activity Day service, piloted in Leicestershire in early August. The evaluation ran from 1 July to 30 December 2023.
10,000 Voices insight paper – The views of children and young people in kinship foster care on their well-being
Just over a quarter of children in foster care (27%) live with a relative or friend. The 10,000 Voices insight paper – the views of children in kinship foster care on their well-being explores their experience of care.
Adoption Matching – Practice Guide (2016)
This report is a practice guide that draws upon the evidence obtained from a Department for Education-funded study of matching practice in adoption services.