Embracing Complexity: Identity in Research, Policy, and Lived Experience

Join us for a dialogue that will redefine our understanding of identity and its profound importance for individuals and organisations alike. Organised by Youth Insight, a vital part of the Coram Institute for Children built on the work of young researchers alongside recognised experts in the field, this event introduces the ‘complex identity’ framework.

This two hour training is aimed at local authority professionals – both social workers and lawyers - who are involved in the placement of children currently living in the UK to kinship carers overseas on a Special Guardianship Order. It will provide an overview of the legal and practice issues regarding special guardianship for children being placed abroad. There will then be ample time to discuss issues in overseas cases during the case study and group discussion.

This talk will present findings from the ADaPT project – an active implementation study spanning 28 mental health teams across England.

In the final session, we will be wrapping up by looking at the core concepts of Permanence with our Head of Policy, Research and Development, James Bury. This six part series is tailored specifically to recently qualified social workers, students and those wanting to find out more about adoption, fostering and kinship care.

In this session, we will be exploring the vital role of health in fostering, adoption and kinship with our Health Consultant Ellie Johnson. This six part series is tailored specifically to recently qualified social workers, students and those wanting to find out more about adoption, fostering and kinship care.