This report refers to the first phase of Coram’s evaluation, taking place one year into the Step Up project, funded by Adoption England. The final phase of evaluation will take place after the programme has concluded, in 2026/7.
This report refers to the first phase of Coram’s evaluation, taking place one year into the Step Up project, funded by Adoption England. The final phase of evaluation will take place after the programme has concluded, in 2026/7.
Step Up is an intensive family finding service that works with children who have characteristics that mean they often wait longer before being adopted.
The aim of this initial phase of the evaluation looking at the first year of delivery is to gain a better understanding of the merits of the Step Up programme; to reflect on what has worked well so far; to inform the delivery of the programme for the remainder of the funding; and to inform possible future funding.
This report is published by the Coram Institute for Children, the dedicated research and development organisation for children.