News Archive
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Suspension of the National Adoption Register
In August 2018, the Department for Education communicated that the statutory Adoption Register for England will be suspended for an indeterminate period from 29 March 2019, while future needs across adoption and fostering are considered.
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Valentine's joy for Coram adopter
Susan met the daughter she adopted through Coram on Valentine's Day. Watch our film to find out about their instant connection and how she fell in love with her straight away
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Beanstalk joins the Coram group of charities
National literacy charity Beanstalk is joining the Coram group of charities to become Coram Beanstalk from 1 February 2019.
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Her Majesty The Queen opens a new centre at Coram dedicated to children named in her honour
The Queen has opened a new building at Coram’s central London campus dedicated to children and named in her honour - The Queen Elizabeth II Centre.
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For every adopter in England, there are almost three children waiting for adoption: Coram supports National Adoption Week
As National Adoption Week 2018 begins, the latest data shows that the number of children waiting to be adopted outnumbers possible adopters by almost three to one in England, meaning that many children are at risk of missing out on the chance of a loving, stable home.
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Parliamentary debate on the practice of 'forced adoption' in the UK
Dr Carol Homden, CBE, CEO of Coram comments ahead of today's (12.07) parliamentary debate on the practice of 'forced adoption' which took place in the UK primarily in the 1950s and 60s
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Feel inspired by the London Marathon?
The Virgin Money London Marathon has just been, with Coram's team of 30 runners raising an incredible £85,000 - a record-breaking amount which will have a huge impact on the lives of the vulnerable children and young people we support.
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Effective practice in Early Permanence for children recognised with launch and award of new Quality Mark
A pioneering new Quality Mark which recognises excellence in Early Permanence adoption services in England is launched today, March 26 2018, with the announcement of the first agency, CCS Adoption, to receive the award.
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Prospective adopters urged to come forward this Big Adoption Day
On Wednesday 21 March, charities Coram, PACT and Action for Children who run leading adoption services in London, will be joining other agencies across England to take part in Big Adoption Day 2018.
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Coram welcomes adoption enquiries this LGBT Adoption & Fostering Week
Coram is supporting the call for more lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to consider adoption this LGBT Adoption & Fostering Week (5-11 March 2018).
