BAAF-News releases

CoramBAAF supports Private Fostering Week 2017 (July 3–7)

suem — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 09:10:14 +0000

CoramBAAF supports Private Fostering Week 2017 (July 3–7)

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CoramBAAF Fostering Stocktake Submission Survey

Naseem.Hanif@baaf.org.uk — Fri, 26 May 2017 11:22:55 +0000

CoramBAAF Fostering Stocktake Submission Survey

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CoramBAAF is supporting Foster Care Fortnight 2017

Naseem.Hanif@baaf.org.uk — Fri, 05 May 2017 12:41:42 +0000

CoramBAAF is supporting Foster Care Fortnight 2017

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Adoption Leadership Board press release

Naseem.Hanif@baaf.org.uk — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:52:35 +0000

Adoption Leadership Board press release

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CoramBAAF Supports Big Adoption Day

Naseem.Hanif@baaf.org.uk — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 12:36:04 +0000

CoramBAAF Supports Big Adoption Day

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Evidence Review: The impacts of abuse and neglect on children; and comparisons of different placement options

Naseem.Hanif@baaf.org.uk — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:17:08 +0000

Evidence Review: The impacts of abuse and neglect on children; and comparisons of different placement options

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CoramBAAF supports LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week 2017

Naseem.Hanif@baaf.org.uk — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 10:33:55 +0000

CoramBAAF supports LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week 2017

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CoramBAAF comment on Serious Case Review published today by Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board (OSCB)

Naseem.Hanif@baaf.org.uk — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:00:13 +0000

CoramBAAF comment on Serious Case Review published today by Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board (OSCB)

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CoramBAAF Comment on the Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board Shi-Anne Downer Serious Case Review

Ruvani — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:56:35 +0000

CoramBAAF Comment on the Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board Shi-Anne Downer Serious Case Review

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CoramBAAF responds to the Prime Minister’s latest plans for children and young people’s mental health services.

suem — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 13:03:51 +0000

CoramBAAF responds to the Prime Minister’s latest plans for children and young people’s mental health services.

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CoramBAAF statement regarding Christian churches' 'forced adoptions' in the UK

suem — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 15:49:07 +0000

CoramBAAF statement regarding Christian churches' 'forced adoptions' in the UK

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CoramBAAF is proud to be part of National Adoption Week 2016 and its timely theme of #SupportAdoption

suem — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 08:07:59 +0000

CoramBAAF is proud to be part of National Adoption Week 2016 and its timely theme of #SupportAdoption

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Government announces extension of two child rule exemption to all adopted children

Naseem.Hanif@baaf.org.uk — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:41:47 +0000

Government announces extension of two child rule exemption to all adopted children

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CoramBAAF is proud to be a founder of Together For Children

suem — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:37:57 +0000

CoramBAAF is proud to be a founder of Together For Children

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New study investigating use of research in the family justice system launches call for evidence

suem — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:33:37 +0000

New study investigating use of research in the family justice system launches call for evidence

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Final spaces available for prospective adopters at Adoption Activity Day

suem — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 09:11:22 +0000

Final spaces available for prospective adopters at Adoption Activity Day

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CoramBAAF urges Parliamentarians to reject Clause 15 of the Children and Social Work Bill

katrina — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:08:19 +0000

CoramBAAF urges Parliamentarians to reject Clause 15 of the Children and Social Work Bill

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Access to Care Records Campaign Briefing

Naseem.Hanif@baaf.org.uk — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 13:51:59 +0000

Access to Care Records Campaign Briefing

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“Foster care's critical role in providing secure and stable family life for the majority of children in the care needs more recognition” states CoramBAAF in light of the Queen's speech

suem — Wed, 18 May 2016 11:00:41 +0000

“Foster care's critical role in providing secure and stable family life for the majority of children in the care needs more recognition” states CoramBAAF in light of the Queen's speech

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“Foster care's critical role in providing secure and stable family life for the majority of children in the care needs more recognition” states CoramBAAF in light of the Queen's speech

suem — Wed, 18 May 2016 11:00:37 +0000

“Foster care's critical role in providing secure and stable family life for the majority of children in the care needs more recognition” states CoramBAAF in light of the Queen's speech

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New laws to encourage adoption for vulnerable children are welcomed

webadmin978 — Mon, 16 May 2016 08:39:35 +0000

New laws to encourage adoption for vulnerable children are welcomed

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CoramBAAF supports Foster Care Fortnight 16-29 May 2016

suem — Mon, 16 May 2016 10:42:16 +0000

CoramBAAF supports Foster Care Fortnight 16-29 May 2016

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Safety of children in care proceedings must be paramount in family placement decisions says CoramBAAF

webadmin978 — Thu, 12 May 2016 09:36:12 +0000

Safety of children in care proceedings must be paramount in family placement decisions says CoramBAAF

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CoramBAAF comments on use of Special Guardianship Orders after tragic death of toddler

webadmin978 — Thu, 05 May 2016 11:19:45 +0000

CoramBAAF comments on use of Special Guardianship Orders after tragic death of toddler

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CoramBAAF announces new transatlantic partnership to improve child welfare across borders

webadmin978 — Tue, 03 May 2016 09:25:57 +0000

CoramBAAF announces new transatlantic partnership to improve child welfare across borders

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Celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton swaps tresses for trainers

suem — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:17:37 +0000

Celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton swaps tresses for trainers

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CoramBAAF comments on government statistics on educational outcomes for looked after children

suem — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:37:00 +0000

CoramBAAF comments on government statistics on educational outcomes for looked after children

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CoramBAAF responds to new research unveiled for the Big Adoption Day

suem — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:57:48 +0000

CoramBAAF responds to new research unveiled for the Big Adoption Day

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We’re celebrating LGBT Adoption & Fostering Week with a 20% off promotion

suem — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 15:01:43 +0000

We’re celebrating LGBT Adoption & Fostering Week with a 20% off promotion

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John Simmonds interviewed about Special Guardianship Orders on BBC Radio 4

webadmin978 — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 17:32:26 +0000

John Simmonds interviewed about Special Guardianship Orders on BBC Radio 4

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CoramBAAF progress report 2015

Naseem.Hanif@baaf.org.uk — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:16:14 +0000

CoramBAAF progress report 2015

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Changes to ensure adopters and kinship carers don't lose out on tax credits welcomed by CoramBAAF

webadmin978 — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:35:45 +0000

Changes to ensure adopters and kinship carers don't lose out on tax credits welcomed by CoramBAAF

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Great discounts on our social media guides to mark Safer Internet Day

webadmin978 — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:26:47 +0000

Great discounts on our social media guides to mark Safer Internet Day

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Children waiting for adoption matched at CoramBAAF Adoption Activity Day

suem — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 16:44:46 +0000

Children waiting for adoption matched at CoramBAAF Adoption Activity Day

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CoramBAAF welcomes adoption law changes but says therapeutic support should be made available to all children in care

webadmin978 — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 09:57:15 +0000

CoramBAAF welcomes adoption law changes but says therapeutic support should be made available to all children in care

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Members views wanted by 20 Jan in response to All Party inquiry into safeguarding of 'absent' children

webadmin978 — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:14:11 +0000

Members views wanted by 20 Jan in response to All Party inquiry into safeguarding of 'absent' children

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Claim now for extra support for your adopted child at school

suem — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 13:31:22 +0000

Claim now for extra support for your adopted child at school

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CoramBAAF comments on future resourcing of the Adoption Support Fund

webadmin978 — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 10:47:31 +0000

CoramBAAF comments on future resourcing of the Adoption Support Fund

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Your views welcomed - the future of fostering in England

webadmin978 — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 09:37:31 +0000

Your views welcomed - the future of fostering in England

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New Dennis the Duckling title offers reassurance for children in kinship care

webadmin978 — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:16:19 +0000

New Dennis the Duckling title offers reassurance for children in kinship care

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Sensitivities of adoption search explained by CoramBAAF on BBC Radio as mother begins publicity campaign to find adopted child

webadmin978 — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 12:33:14 +0000

Sensitivities of adoption search explained by CoramBAAF on BBC Radio as mother begins publicity campaign to find adopted child

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CoramBAAF welcomes Prime Minister's adoption plans but says 'post code' lottery of provision must be addressed

webadmin978 — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:30:23 +0000

CoramBAAF welcomes Prime Minister's adoption plans but says 'post code' lottery of provision must be addressed

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Top Ten children's books chosen by adopted children - plus discounts on CoramBAAF recommended reads

webadmin978 — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:46:39 +0000

Top Ten children's books chosen by adopted children - plus discounts on CoramBAAF recommended reads

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Too Old at Four? - clear focus needed to create family life for these children says CoramBAAF in National Adoption Week 2015

webadmin978 — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 08:00:23 +0000

Too Old at Four? - clear focus needed to create family life for these children says CoramBAAF in National Adoption Week 2015

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Adoption figures demonstrate uncertainty and confusion in the sector says CoramBAAF

webadmin978 — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 14:16:13 +0000

Adoption figures demonstrate uncertainty and confusion in the sector says CoramBAAF

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BBC Radio London interviews John Simmonds of CoramBAAF on new incentives for foster carers in three London boroughs

webadmin978 — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 15:24:46 +0000

BBC Radio London interviews John Simmonds of CoramBAAF on new incentives for foster carers in three London boroughs

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Statement from BAAF Chief Executive Caroline Selkirk

webadmin978 — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:29:26 +0000

Statement from BAAF Chief Executive Caroline Selkirk

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BAAF welcomes £30 million to support adoption in the Summer Budget 2015

janey — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 09:26:46 +0000

BAAF welcomes £30 million to support adoption in the Summer Budget 2015

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Leading Charities Warn Over 10,000 Children at Risk Because 91% of the UK Adult Population Don’t Know What Private Fostering is

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:00:55 +0000

Leading Charities Warn Over 10,000 Children at Risk Because 91% of the UK Adult Population Don’t Know What Private Fostering is

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Patron Nicky Campbell awarded an OBE for services to children, and Trustee Norman Goodwin awarded a CBE for services to children and social work in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 10:41:40 +0000

Patron Nicky Campbell awarded an OBE for services to children, and Trustee Norman Goodwin awarded a CBE for services to children and social work in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

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BAAF Cymru’s response to new research – “Beyond the Adoption Order (Wales): Discord and disruption in adoptive families”

janey — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 13:51:13 +0000

BAAF Cymru’s response to new research – “Beyond the Adoption Order (Wales): Discord and disruption in adoptive families”

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BAAF Statement: Decisions regarding placement outcomes for children

janey — Wed, 27 May 2015 12:49:43 +0000

BAAF Statement: Decisions regarding placement outcomes for children

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BAAF's Statement re introduction of new measures regarding adoption

janey — Sat, 23 May 2015 07:03:16 +0000

BAAF's Statement re introduction of new measures regarding adoption

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London College of Fashion joins forces with leading adoption and fostering charity to raise money to help vulnerable children

janey — Wed, 13 May 2015 12:03:16 +0000

London College of Fashion joins forces with leading adoption and fostering charity to raise money to help vulnerable children

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Leading Adoption Charity Calls for the £19.3 million Adoption Support Fund to be extended to Children Under Special Guardianship and Children Adopted Internationally

janey — Fri, 01 May 2015 08:52:00 +0000

Leading Adoption Charity Calls for the £19.3 million Adoption Support Fund to be extended to Children Under Special Guardianship and Children Adopted Internationally

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Leading Adoption Charity Launches Therapeutic Services to Help Parents Make the Most of £19.3 million Adoption Support Fund

janey — Fri, 01 May 2015 09:23:33 +0000

Leading Adoption Charity Launches Therapeutic Services to Help Parents Make the Most of £19.3 million Adoption Support Fund

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General election 2015: Response to the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat manifestos

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 10:20:19 +0000

General election 2015: Response to the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat manifestos

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Scotland’s Adoption Register website launched.

janey — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 16:02:47 +0000

Scotland’s Adoption Register website launched.

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Updated Recommendation from BAAF regarding E-Cigarettes

janey — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 12:55:42 +0000

Updated Recommendation from BAAF regarding E-Cigarettes

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Charity launches guidance to help children benefit from pets in adoptive and foster homes

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 11:43:31 +0000

Charity launches guidance to help children benefit from pets in adoptive and foster homes

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Joint statement: Charities welcome Children's Commissioner in Wales

webadmin978 — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:20:48 +0000

Joint statement: Charities welcome Children's Commissioner in Wales

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BAAF Director Dr John Simmonds awarded OBE in Queen’s New Year Honours

janey — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 09:19:08 +0000

BAAF Director Dr John Simmonds awarded OBE in Queen’s New Year Honours

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BAAF Statement regarding Adoption Scorecards published by the Department for Education

janey — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:05:23 +0000

BAAF Statement regarding Adoption Scorecards published by the Department for Education

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BAAF Statement regarding Sir James Munby's Judgement on 16th December 2014

janey — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:56:46 +0000

BAAF Statement regarding Sir James Munby's Judgement on 16th December 2014

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New course for social workers to improve outcomes for vulnerable children to be launched

janey — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:49:50 +0000

New course for social workers to improve outcomes for vulnerable children to be launched

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New Chief Executive starts at the British Association for Adoption & Fostering (BAAF)

janey — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:21:54 +0000

New Chief Executive starts at the British Association for Adoption & Fostering (BAAF)

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Statement regarding new figures relating to children adopted from care in Northern Ireland

janey — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:14:49 +0000

Statement regarding new figures relating to children adopted from care in Northern Ireland

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BAAF response to National Audit Office report on Children in Care

Fri, 28 Nov 2014 12:14:17 +0000

BAAF response to National Audit Office report on Children in Care

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Statement regarding Special Guardianship research

Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:20:36 +0000

Statement regarding Special Guardianship research

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New research project launched to help and support children in Scotland

Thu, 27 Nov 2014 10:20:44 +0000

New research project launched to help and support children in Scotland

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Statement regarding the publication of the Adoption Leaderhip Board’s guidance on adoption decision making

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 12:09:30 +0000

Statement regarding the publication of the Adoption Leaderhip Board’s guidance on adoption decision making

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BAAF announces the winners of the National Adoption Week Awards 2014

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:06:09 +0000

BAAF announces the winners of the National Adoption Week Awards 2014

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New National Adoption Service for Wales goes live

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:26:37 +0000

New National Adoption Service for Wales goes live

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Brothers and sisters being separated due to shortage of adopters

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:28:46 +0000

Brothers and sisters being separated due to shortage of adopters

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Brothers and sisters being separated due to shortage of adopters

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:34:25 +0000

Brothers and sisters being separated due to shortage of adopters

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Brothers and sisters being separated due to shortage of adopters

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:39:57 +0000

Brothers and sisters being separated due to shortage of adopters

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Charity plays major part in adoption success story

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:59:35 +0000

Charity plays major part in adoption success story

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New Chief Executive announced

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 11:34:27 +0000

New Chief Executive announced

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Re: Department for Education's £2m adoption support fund

frencd — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 08:14:03 +0000

Re: Department for Education's £2m adoption support fund

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BAAF matches record number of children with adoptive families

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 12:43:33 +0000

BAAF matches record number of children with adoptive families

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BAAF statement: Barbara Hutchinson appointed Interim Chief Executive

Thu, 29 May 2014 14:34:09 +0000

BAAF statement: Barbara Hutchinson appointed Interim Chief Executive

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Beyond the adoption order: challenges, intervention, disruption

webadmin978 — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 11:03:30 +0000

Beyond the adoption order: challenges, intervention, disruption

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BAAF statement re: the Narey Report on the reform of social work education

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 11:46:57 +0000

BAAF statement re: the Narey Report on the reform of social work education

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BAAF awarded Adoption Register contract for a further three years

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:36:30 +0000

BAAF awarded Adoption Register contract for a further three years

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BAAF remembers Ian Sparks OBE

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:42:51 +0000

BAAF remembers Ian Sparks OBE

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Update on BAAF project: alternatives to custody for young offenders

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:26:11 +0000

Update on BAAF project: alternatives to custody for young offenders

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BAAF Statement following the latest Government Announcements on Adoption

Tue, 24 Dec 2013 10:47:58 +0000

BAAF Statement following the latest Government Announcements on Adoption

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BAAF rated ‘outstanding’ in recent Ofsted inspection

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 16:59:12 +0000

BAAF rated ‘outstanding’ in recent Ofsted inspection

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BAAF Statement re: government's decision against plans to remove councils from adoption recruitment process without Parliamentary approval

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:52:42 +0000

BAAF Statement re: government's decision against plans to remove councils from adoption recruitment process without Parliamentary approval

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Remembering Deborah Cullen

webadmin978 — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:58:36 +0000

Remembering Deborah Cullen

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Winners of National Adoption Week Awards announced

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 22:05:39 +0000

Winners of National Adoption Week Awards announced

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New report on quality of adoption in Scotland published by The Care Inspectorate

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 10:33:14 +0000

New report on quality of adoption in Scotland published by The Care Inspectorate

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Edward Timpson, Children and Families Minister, supports National Adoption Week

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 13:09:19 +0000

Edward Timpson, Children and Families Minister, supports National Adoption Week

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‘Harmful’ age myths stop children from being adopted

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:32:20 +0000

‘Harmful’ age myths stop children from being adopted

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‘Harmful’ age myths stop children in Northern Ireland from being adopted

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 14:11:20 +0000

‘Harmful’ age myths stop children in Northern Ireland from being adopted

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‘Harmful’ age myths stop Scottish children from being adopted

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 14:14:03 +0000

‘Harmful’ age myths stop Scottish children from being adopted

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New research reveals myths contributing to lack of adoptive homes in Wales

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 14:16:51 +0000

New research reveals myths contributing to lack of adoptive homes in Wales

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Shortlist for the National Adoption Week Awards 2013 announced

Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:25:48 +0000

Shortlist for the National Adoption Week Awards 2013 announced

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BAAF Northern Ireland’s response re: announcement to the Supreme Court’s Ruling regarding Judicial Review

Wed, 23 Oct 2013 13:54:21 +0000

BAAF Northern Ireland’s response re: announcement to the Supreme Court’s Ruling regarding Judicial Review

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BAAF warns of ‘anomaly’ in the Adoption Act

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:17:44 +0000

BAAF warns of ‘anomaly’ in the Adoption Act

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BAAF statement re: latest adoption figures in Wales

Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:14:27 +0000

BAAF statement re: latest adoption figures in Wales

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BAAF statement re: annual looked-after children stats

webadmin978 — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:15:41 +0000

BAAF statement re: annual looked-after children stats

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BAAF announces appointment of new Chief Executive

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 09:51:07 +0000

BAAF announces appointment of new Chief Executive

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BAAF statement re: DfE adoption support announcement

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:33:56 +0000

BAAF statement re: DfE adoption support announcement

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BAAF statement re: Office for National Statistics's latest adoption figures

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:04:21 +0000

BAAF statement re: Office for National Statistics's latest adoption figures

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BAAF statement re: DfE's £16 million funding boost to Voluntary Adoption Agencies

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:00:59 +0000

BAAF statement re: DfE's £16 million funding boost to Voluntary Adoption Agencies

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Leading children's charity urges government for post-adoption support

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:30:41 +0000

Leading children's charity urges government for post-adoption support

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BAAF statement re: 'It’s All About Me’ scheme

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:42:28 +0000

BAAF statement re: 'It’s All About Me’ scheme

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DfE launches new two-part adoption process

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 10:32:56 +0000

DfE launches new two-part adoption process

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New ‘Fostering for Adoption’ guidance for social workers published by BAAF and Coram

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:18:42 +0000

New ‘Fostering for Adoption’ guidance for social workers published by BAAF and Coram

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BAAF statement re: continued support for former foster children

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:38:50 +0000

BAAF statement re: continued support for former foster children

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Entry for National Adoption Week Awards 2013 Opens

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:57:41 +0000

Entry for National Adoption Week Awards 2013 Opens

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BAAF to publish new adoption anthology edited by Andrew Barton and Clare Grogan

Tue, 28 May 2013 14:23:20 +0000

BAAF to publish new adoption anthology edited by Andrew Barton and Clare Grogan

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BAAF Scotland receives funding from Scottish Government

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:28:30 +0000

BAAF Scotland receives funding from Scottish Government

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Housing under-occupancy rules: Foster carers, prospective adopters and prospective special guardians

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:17:34 +0000

Housing under-occupancy rules: Foster carers, prospective adopters and prospective special guardians

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Revised Chapter 3 of the Statutory Guidance on Adoption is published

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:42:30 +0000

Revised Chapter 3 of the Statutory Guidance on Adoption is published

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New ‘Passport to Support’ for adopters

webadmin978 — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:37:11 +0000

New ‘Passport to Support’ for adopters

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Launch of new film to help recruit adopters in Scotland

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:33:54 +0000

Launch of new film to help recruit adopters in Scotland

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Base decisions on need not legal status, the Care Inquiry urges

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:26:24 +0000

Base decisions on need not legal status, the Care Inquiry urges

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Developing a National Adoption Service from the Deputy Minister for Social Services on the National Adoption Service

webadmin978 — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:29:24 +0000

Developing a National Adoption Service from the Deputy Minister for Social Services on the National Adoption Service

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“Research and monitoring will prove invaluable” – Adoption Implementation Group

webadmin978 — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:19:16 +0000

“Research and monitoring will prove invaluable” – Adoption Implementation Group

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First4Adoption launches new online service

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:12:24 +0000

First4Adoption launches new online service

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BAAF statement re: House of Lords Adoption Report

frencd — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:18:12 +0000

BAAF statement re: House of Lords Adoption Report

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BAAF NI's statement re: latest adoption figures

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:19:58 +0000

BAAF NI's statement re: latest adoption figures

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British Chinese Adoption Study - It's significance and messages for current adoption policy

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:52:40 +0000

British Chinese Adoption Study - It's significance and messages for current adoption policy

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BAAF statement regarding The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Bill – A BAAF Cymru response to Adoption Reform

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:42:57 +0000

BAAF statement regarding The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Bill – A BAAF Cymru response to Adoption Reform

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Bil Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) – Ymateb BAAF Cymru i Ddiwygio Mabwysiadu.

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:14:32 +0000

Bil Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) – Ymateb BAAF Cymru i Ddiwygio Mabwysiadu.

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BAAF statement re: latest Government announcements on adoption

frencd — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:08:03 +0000

BAAF statement re: latest Government announcements on adoption

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Launch of ground-breaking research into the long term outcomes of inter-country adoption

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:20:48 +0000

Launch of ground-breaking research into the long term outcomes of inter-country adoption

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BAAF statement re DHSSPS lodges appeal

janey — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:23:36 +0000

BAAF statement re DHSSPS lodges appeal

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BAAF announces adoption & fostering mobile phone app

frencd — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:38:26 +0000

BAAF announces adoption & fostering mobile phone app

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Prime Minister David Cameron congratulates BAAF's National Adoption Week Awards winners

frencd — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:57:06 +0000

Prime Minister David Cameron congratulates BAAF's National Adoption Week Awards winners

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1 in 5 believe those aged over 40 can't adopt

frencd — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 04:29:08 +0000

1 in 5 believe those aged over 40 can't adopt

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BAAF NI's Statement on High Court ruling on same-sex adoption

frencd — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:11:43 +0000

BAAF NI's Statement on High Court ruling on same-sex adoption

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'Adoption activity days' given nod in social work awards

frencd — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:40:49 +0000

'Adoption activity days' given nod in social work awards

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Adoption myths - Twitter Chat

frencd — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:09:08 +0000

Adoption myths - Twitter Chat

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Launch of The Care Inquiry

frencd — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:17:48 +0000

Launch of The Care Inquiry

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BAAF Cymru's Statement on latest National Statistics on Looked After Children

frencd — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:45:48 +0000

BAAF Cymru's Statement on latest National Statistics on Looked After Children

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BAAF's Statement on Department for Education's Looked After Children figures

janey — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:17:03 +0000

BAAF's Statement on Department for Education's Looked After Children figures

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BAAF's response to the Government's newly published consultation on proposed changes to adoption and fostering

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:16:03 +0000

BAAF's response to the Government's newly published consultation on proposed changes to adoption and fostering

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British Association for Adoption & Fostering announces plans to help local adoption and fostering agencies improve recruitment

frencd — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:21:15 +0000

British Association for Adoption & Fostering announces plans to help local adoption and fostering agencies improve recruitment

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Statement on Department for Education's consultations on placing children in sibling groups for adoption and contact arrangements for children

frencd — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 05:56:37 +0000

Statement on Department for Education's consultations on placing children in sibling groups for adoption and contact arrangements for children

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Almost 25% would 'foster to adopt', survey shows

frencd — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:16:07 +0000

Almost 25% would 'foster to adopt', survey shows

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Early Permanence for Babies and Children - a response to David Cameron's statement

frencd — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:08:54 +0000

Early Permanence for Babies and Children - a response to David Cameron's statement

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First ever National Adoption Week Awards announced

frencd — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:13:11 +0000

First ever National Adoption Week Awards announced

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Adoption social workers to be honoured in National Adoption Week Awards

frencd — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:33:03 +0000

Adoption social workers to be honoured in National Adoption Week Awards

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Twitter Chat to focus on LGBT adoption & fostering - July 5

frencd — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:01:36 +0000

Twitter Chat to focus on LGBT adoption & fostering - July 5

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Foster Care Fortnight - Twitter Chat

frencd — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:03:33 +0000

Foster Care Fortnight - Twitter Chat

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BAAF statement re: Adoption Scorecards

frencd — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:08:14 +0000

BAAF statement re: Adoption Scorecards

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BAAF’s chief exec takes to Twitter for Q&A on Government Adoption Action Plan

frencd — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:13:46 +0000

BAAF’s chief exec takes to Twitter for Q&A on Government Adoption Action Plan

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BAAF statement re: Ofsted's adoption report

frencd — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:43:39 +0000

BAAF statement re: Ofsted's adoption report

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New Prospective Adopter’s Report to be piloted

webadmin978 — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:18:19 +0000

New Prospective Adopter’s Report to be piloted

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BAAF statement re: Government's Action Plan on Adoption

frencd — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:01:14 +0000

BAAF statement re: Government's Action Plan on Adoption

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BAAF statement re: Prime Minister David Cameron's new adoption proposals

frencd — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:22:04 +0000

BAAF statement re: Prime Minister David Cameron's new adoption proposals

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British Association for Adoption & Fostering announces plans to help local adoption and fostering agencies improve recruitment

frencd — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:11:51 +0000

British Association for Adoption & Fostering announces plans to help local adoption and fostering agencies improve recruitment

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Statement from BAAF re: the Secretary of State, Michael Gove’s speech about Adoption

janey — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:25:09 +0000

Statement from BAAF re: the Secretary of State, Michael Gove’s speech about Adoption

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Statement from BAAF Cymru re: Deputy Minister's plans for adoption reform

frencd — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:49:23 +0000

Statement from BAAF Cymru re: Deputy Minister's plans for adoption reform

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LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week Twitter Chat - Tuesday 21st February at 7 pm

janey — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:14:45 +0000

LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week Twitter Chat - Tuesday 21st February at 7 pm

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Twitter Chat focuses on adoption and tracing birth relatives through social media

frencd — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:05:40 +0000

Twitter Chat focuses on adoption and tracing birth relatives through social media

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The British Association for Adoption & Fostering campaigns against move to abolish the Edited Electoral Register

frencd — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:51:17 +0000

The British Association for Adoption & Fostering campaigns against move to abolish the Edited Electoral Register

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BAAF statement re: the Norgrove Review of Family Justice

frencd — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:14:28 +0000

BAAF statement re: the Norgrove Review of Family Justice

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Sibling groups may never find a permanent home through adoption, children’s charity warns

webadmin978 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:43:51 +0000

Sibling groups may never find a permanent home through adoption, children’s charity warns

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BAAF statement regarding David Cameron's adoption announcements

frencd — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:09:51 +0000

BAAF statement regarding David Cameron's adoption announcements

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The latest adoption figures from DfE statistics - a statement from BAAF

frencd — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:19:12 +0000

The latest adoption figures from DfE statistics - a statement from BAAF

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Adoption charity publishes new 'Ten Top Tips' on how to be safe using social network sites to make contact with birth relatives

frencd — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:45:12 +0000

Adoption charity publishes new 'Ten Top Tips' on how to be safe using social network sites to make contact with birth relatives

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The British Association for Adoption & Fostering (BAAF) rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED

janey — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:28:46 +0000

The British Association for Adoption & Fostering (BAAF) rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED

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BBC star launches first ever adoption film competition

janey — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:30:06 +0000

BBC star launches first ever adoption film competition

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Full statement regarding the Narey Report on Adoption

janey — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:20:36 +0000

Full statement regarding the Narey Report on Adoption

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BAAF Statement re The Narey Report

janey — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:40:29 +0000

BAAF Statement re The Narey Report

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BAAF announces adoption Twitter Chat aimed at LGBT community

janey — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:07:06 +0000

BAAF announces adoption Twitter Chat aimed at LGBT community

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UK’s leading adoption and foster care charity responds to the announcement of Ofsted’s consultation on inspection of adoption and fostering agencies “Putting the needs of children first”

janey — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:50:56 +0000

UK’s leading adoption and foster care charity responds to the announcement of Ofsted’s consultation on inspection of adoption and fostering agencies “Putting the needs of children first”

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Clare Grogan launches new UK wide search for more Adoption Champions for vulnerable children

janey — Tue, 31 May 2011 17:08:27 +0000

Clare Grogan launches new UK wide search for more Adoption Champions for vulnerable children

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BAAF announces fostering-focused Twitter Chat

janey — Fri, 20 May 2011 10:46:21 +0000

BAAF announces fostering-focused Twitter Chat

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BAAF's response to the final report of Professor Munro's Review of Child Protection

janey — Tue, 10 May 2011 12:28:23 +0000

BAAF's response to the final report of Professor Munro's Review of Child Protection

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BAAF launches first Twitter Chat for the adoption and foster care community

janey — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:17:09 +0000

BAAF launches first Twitter Chat for the adoption and foster care community

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Actress Lisa Faulkner to host night of glamour to help vulnerable children across the UK

janey — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:11:36 +0000

Actress Lisa Faulkner to host night of glamour to help vulnerable children across the UK

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“A Home for Maisie” - joint media statement from the adoption sector

webadmin978 — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:54:01 +0000

“A Home for Maisie” - joint media statement from the adoption sector

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Minister launches new resources for teachers and health workers

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:07:33 +0000

Minister launches new resources for teachers and health workers

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BAAF statement on new Adoption Guidance

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:00:00 +0000

BAAF statement on new Adoption Guidance

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‘Gregory’s Girl’ launches limited edition ‘rose’ for children in care

webadmin978 — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:38:27 +0000

‘Gregory’s Girl’ launches limited edition ‘rose’ for children in care

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The recent focus on adoption in the media

webadmin978 — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:01:34 +0000

The recent focus on adoption in the media

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Finally the cure for the most miserable day of the year

janey — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:54:24 +0000

Finally the cure for the most miserable day of the year

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Adoption and fostering charity celebrates continued rise in family finding

webadmin978 — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:14:57 +0000

Adoption and fostering charity celebrates continued rise in family finding

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BAAF statement on new guidance on ethnicity and matching issues in adoption.

webadmin978 — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:25:59 +0000

BAAF statement on new guidance on ethnicity and matching issues in adoption.

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Children miss out on adoption because of ‘myths and legends’

webadmin978 — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:12:52 +0000

Children miss out on adoption because of ‘myths and legends’

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Long delays by adoption agencies result in adopted people and birth families taking ‘unacceptable risks’

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:38:06 +0000

Long delays by adoption agencies result in adopted people and birth families taking ‘unacceptable risks’

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Adoption social workers embrace digital technology for ‘family finding’

webadmin978 — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:08:10 +0000

Adoption social workers embrace digital technology for ‘family finding’

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Adoptive parents warned of risks of social media

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:58 +0000

Adoptive parents warned of risks of social media

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Local search to find ‘champions’ for vulnerable children

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:58 +0000

Local search to find ‘champions’ for vulnerable children

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Adoption & fostering charity marks 30th Anniversary with giant Ladbrokes grant

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:58 +0000

Adoption & fostering charity marks 30th Anniversary with giant Ladbrokes grant

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Research with young people reveals alarming numbers of ‘invisible children’ and their anxieties

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:57 +0000

Research with young people reveals alarming numbers of ‘invisible children’ and their anxieties

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Channel 4 and adoption agencies join forces to ‘shake up’ adoption

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:56 +0000

Channel 4 and adoption agencies join forces to ‘shake up’ adoption

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The Adoption Register announces 1000th match

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:56 +0000

The Adoption Register announces 1000th match

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New film on ‘invisible children’ targets teachers and health workers

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:56 +0000

New film on ‘invisible children’ targets teachers and health workers

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Concern over decline in adoption placements

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:56 +0000

Concern over decline in adoption placements

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Adoption family finding at record levels

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:56 +0000

Adoption family finding at record levels

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BAAF welcomes 25 year shake up of adoption in Scotland

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:56 +0000

BAAF welcomes 25 year shake up of adoption in Scotland

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Men urged to consider adoption in new Father’s Day campaign

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:56 +0000

Men urged to consider adoption in new Father’s Day campaign

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BAAF Former Chief Executive awarded OBE in Birthday Honours

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:56 +0000

BAAF Former Chief Executive awarded OBE in Birthday Honours

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Food and fostering come together in important new book

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:56 +0000

Food and fostering come together in important new book

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Post care adults' voices finally heard through TV documentary but more action still needed

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:56 +0000

Post care adults' voices finally heard through TV documentary but more action still needed

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Adoption charity broadly welcomes Channel 4

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:55 +0000

Adoption charity broadly welcomes Channel 4

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Adoption charity hits back against negative portrayal of same sex adoption

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:55 +0000

Adoption charity hits back against negative portrayal of same sex adoption

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Nearly a quarter of communities could be failing children

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:55 +0000

Nearly a quarter of communities could be failing children

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Nearly half the UK thinks we discriminate against boys

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:55 +0000

Nearly half the UK thinks we discriminate against boys

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Hopeful parents flock to online adoption service

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:55 +0000

Hopeful parents flock to online adoption service

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Local authority raises the bar in gay adoption

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:55 +0000

Local authority raises the bar in gay adoption

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Latest figures on ‘invisible children’ seen as ‘progress’ but ‘not enough’

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:54 +0000

Latest figures on ‘invisible children’ seen as ‘progress’ but ‘not enough’

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New report reveals anguish and strength of asylum seeking young people and children

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:54 +0000

New report reveals anguish and strength of asylum seeking young people and children

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BAAF statement on the family justice system

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:54 +0000

BAAF statement on the family justice system

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Experts question waiting times for minority ethnic children

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:54 +0000

Experts question waiting times for minority ethnic children

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Lifelong implications of being in care must be tackled in Children

webadmin978 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:58:54 +0000