Coram’s Early Permanence Network supports the development of good practice in early permanence placements for young children in care proceedings nationwide. In 2016/17, member agencies placed over 115 babies and young children in early permanence placements.
Three times a year, Coram arranges Early Permanence Network Days so local authorities (LAs) and Voluntary Adoption Agency (VAAs) can meet to share learning, gain peer support and receive updates on research, legislation and practice. These cover topics including assessing and preparing Fostering for Adoption (FfA) carers, embedding FfA in Children’s Departments, legal updates, and managing contact in early permanence placements.