Learning from Research: The mental health of children and young people in state care in England

Around two-thirds of children are taken into State care due to experiences of severe maltreatment such as abuse or neglect. Consequently, being taken into care is an intervention for this vulnerable group of children, with the expectation that State care will then ameliorate or stabilise their mental health.

In this session, we will be exploring the role of foster care in permanence with our Fostering Consultant, Emma Fincham. 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 role of kinship care in permanence with our Kinship Consultants Clare Seth, and Ann Horne. 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.

Join us at our webinar to discuss the key findings of the Coram Family & Childcare annual Childcare Survey 2024. Two months on from the roll-out of the first phase of the funded childcare expansion, we will also reflect on the challenges and successes of the expansion so far.

Young people around the world are said to be facing a dramatic decline in their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Building on the momentum of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, this online Coram Society event will delve into mental health research insights and tackle the crucial question: what should we do?

A webinar designed to give teachers tools and insights into supporting pupils in care from Coram Voice and Coram Life Education. Those participating will gain an understanding of what makes life good for children in care, including the role of schools in supporting their wellbeing.