Adult Adoptee Community Event: A Portrait of My Parents Film Screening & Discussion

Please join us for an in-person screening of 'A Portrait of My Parents', a poignant self-filmed documentary that follows photographer and adult adoptee Philip Sinden as he seeks to uncover the missing chapters of his life. We are pleased to be joined by Philip Sinden himself to discuss the film's themes and resonances.

Drawing on Coram Voice’s recent report, Disability, Disparity and Demand, this free webinar will look at what we do (and importantly what we don't know) about the experiences of these children growing up in the care system. We’ll hear from one of the authors of the report, Dr Claire Baker, as well as other experts in the field.

Join our free workshops to explore the challenges disabled young people may face at times of transition, and how we can support them to make this process smoother, by ensuring that their rights are upheld. During the sessions, we will examine some of the different legislation that relates to the transition process, and consider what tools we have to advocate for young people, and promote good practice on a practical level.

Join us as we delve into Coram Voice’s newly published report, Disability, Disparity and Demand. This event will provide an opportunity to learn and reflect on contemporary experiences of care leavers and care-experienced young people with disabilities. This event is also an opportunity to view an immersive art installation exploring the past and present of the care system.

For National Adoption Week 2024, join us for an in-person screening of a new short film documenting photographer Philip Sinden's search for his birth family. Through this unfiltered and personal lens, Philip invites the audience to join him on a transformative journey.

This talk will present findings from the ADaPT project – an active implementation study spanning 28 mental health teams across England.