Dr Dennis Golm

Publication trends in ‘Adoption & Fostering’

Dr Dennis Golm walks us through the peaks and trends that he has noticed in his time as Editor-in-Chief of the 'Adoption & Fostering' journal. From intervention to attachment, from technology to mental health, Dennis shares the topics that our writers and readers and most interested in.

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Exploring and assessing motivations to adopt

What motivates applicants is an important part of assessment, as it can be key to future adoption success. But do social workers understand how fertility treatment can affect applicants? Are workers and panel members aware of possible unconscious bias when assessing LGBTQ+ or single applicants? What should workers consider when assessing those wanting to adopt for environmental or religious reasons?

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Announcing new dates for our 2025 training programme

The training courses for the first six months of 2025 are now available for you to book. This programme offers an extensive range of courses designed to support the professional development of social workers, social work managers, children's social care professionals, and healthcare professionals. 

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CoramBAAF at Community Care Live 2024!

Join us at Community Care Live on October 8 and 9 for a unique opportunity to connect with fellow social workers, gain fresh insights, and rediscover your passion for the profession.

CoramBAAF statement on racism and UK riots

CoramBAAF condemns the recent violence and racism in the UK, urging support for vulnerable children, especially from minority backgrounds, and calling on everyone to promote safety, inclusivity, and respect.

Jane Poore

Celebrating the launch of the AFDiT framework

Jane Poore, Adoption Consultant, attended the launch of the AFDIT framework by Dr Tam Cane and others. She reflects on the launch of this toolkit for practice, what it meant to her and how it can be used to support all children’s identity when they are moving from one family to another.

Chloe Hubert

CFAB’s Cultural Family Life Library

In our latest podcast episode, Clare Seth, our Kinship Consultant, interviews Chloe Hubert from Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB) about their Cultural Family Life Library - a series of guides for social workers introducing them to the history and culture of families in diaspora communities in the UK.  

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Join the celebration of LGBT+ Parents/Carers Day

Proud 2 b Parents invites you to be part of a day that recognises progress, acknowledges challenges, and celebrates the diversity of all families. Be part of the campaign on 19 September! The chosen date symbolises a pivotal moment in history when the need for understanding and research was recognised.