Next of Kin: A Portrait of Adoptive Families by Richard Ansett

Drawing on his own experience of adoption, award winning photographer Richard Ansett has created a series of intimate portraits that explore the deeply personal stories of those he considers his ‘tribe’. The series has been specially commissioned by Coram to mark the centenary of The Adoption of Children Act 1926 and to celebrate National Adoption Week 2026, as well as support our ongoing adoption recruitment programme.

Modern Children's Social Care in the Age of AI

Webinar: It takes a village, but where’s mine? A look at what it really takes to sustain community for children in care

Coram BAAF's annual health conference is a key event in the calendars of health and social care professionals working with children in care, adopted children, care leavers, or their carers and parents. Children and young people often describe access to mental health support as a “maze” or a “game of chance”. We will explore why this happens, drawing on leading research across health, social care, and therapeutic services.

Webinar: The power of narrative, the potential of imagination

Roundtable: Learning from mental health practitioners