The Adoption England team also commissions specific family finding events for various regional and voluntary agencies.
To find out more, please email Adoption.activitydays@coram.org.uk
Upcoming events
Contact in SGO families
Join Julie Young as she shares findings from her recent study on how young people in special guardianship families experience contact with birth family members.
12:30 - 1:30 PM
23 September, 2025
Launch of the National Practice Standards for Staying In Touch
Attendees will hear from those with lived experience, sector leaders, and RAAs on how these standards will help shape future practices.
12 - 1:30 PM
1 October, 2025
Session one: Finding Families, Building Futures
As part of National Adoption Week, we’re hosting a two-part webinar series for anyone considering adoption, exploring how children and families are linked and matched. The first session will cover the stages of family finding, the needs of children waiting, and the different ways families and children are brought together, including LinkMaker, Adoption Activity Days, and profiling events
1-2 PM
20 October, 2025
Session two: The Matching and Placement Journey
As part of National Adoption Week, we’re hosting a two-part webinar series for anyone considering adoption. The second session will explore what happens after a potential match is found, from the linking process through to panel, transitions, placement, and the support available.
1 - 2 PM
3 November, 2025
Reintroducing adopted children and birth relatives
Join Julie Young as she presents research and practical insights on reintroducing adopted children and birth relatives after lost contact.
12:30 - 1:30 PM
18 November, 2025
Adoption Activity days
Ask your social worker about Adoption Activity days.
Referrals are free of charge but you will need to be in at least Stage 2 of the assessment process with a positive recommendation from your social worker.