Evaluation of Adoption England funded Family Finding Events

In a significant step toward improving adoption processes, Adoption England has commissioned the Institute of Public Care (IPC) at Oxford Brookes University to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of family finding events previously funded nationally. The newly released report examines the uptake and potential value of 18 family finding events, including adoption activity days, pan-regional family finding events, and exchange events, held across England.

The report notes that all-England activity days and exchange events were accessible to agencies and areas across the country, fostering a spirit of nationwide cooperation. The findings provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of family finding events and their role in improving adoption outcomes.

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Professor Katy Burch

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Evaluation of Adoption England funded Family Finding Events

Download Evaluation of Adoption England funded Family Finding Events

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Review of the Prevalence and Implications of Gambling and Gambling Harm in Wiltshire

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Evaluation of Carers Matter for Norfolk County Council

Babies in care proceedings: What do we know about parents with learning disabilities or difficulties?

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Carer Support: Ten years after the Care Act

New perspectives on Market Facilitation: Provider Commissioner Relationships

How Can Care Providers Learn From Safeguarding Adult Reviews?

Supporting People Living with Dementia: Evidence from Research

Association of Directors of Adult Social Services – South East Region. A Guide to Co-production in Adult Social Care

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