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Making life better for families
We work to make the UK better for families by campaigning for childcare and early years solutions that parents want and need, based on our research and parent-led programmes.
families reached per year through our Parent Champions
Our volunteer Parent Champions help ensure marginalised and isolated parents don’t miss out on vital information about local family services.
Find out more about how we help familiesA voice for care experienced children and young people
Coram Voice champions the voice of care experienced children and young people. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve their lives.
Care-experienced children and young people supported in 2021/22
In 2022 there were 82,000 looked-after children in England, with a further 75,000 care leavers (aged 18+).
How we improve the care systemResearch and evaluation of children's services
The Coram Impact and Evaluation team works with public sector, commercial and third-sector organisations as well as children, parents and academics to evaluate and improve services for families and children.
published reports and briefings
Our team of experts in qualitative, quantitative and participatory research are skilled in working with children, young people, parents and carers, and professionals to help organisations that deliver children’s services see what’s working.
Find out moreInnovation and insight for local authorities
We provide pioneering expertise and resources that help local authorities improve children’s services and the outcomes they achieve for children.
local authority adoption services achieved significant performance improvements
Our expertise, tools and approaches have led to significant improvements in how local authority adoption services deliver services for children.
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