A pivotal time for kinship care: learning, reflecting and shaping what comes next

With major developments in research, policy and law, the Kinship Conference 2026 offers an opportunity to discuss what these changes mean in practice with professionals who share a passion for improving outcomes for children, and their families. In this short piece, our Kinship Consultant, Ann Horne outlines some of the upcoming changes to the kinship care sector, how you can help shape these changes and what’s coming up over the next three months.

Private Fostering in England: why the 2026 survey matters

In this short read our Kinship Consultants Ann Horne and Clare Seth discuss Private Fostering Arrangements and the importance of raising awareness and knowing more about private fostering to improve outcomes for this often hidden group of children.

Law Commission Kinship Care Consultation Paper published today

The Law Commission has published its Kinship Care Consultation Paper today. It sets out the key issues they have identified with the legal frameworks that govern different types of kinship care arrangements. Alongside reflections and analysis, the paper also sets out their provisional proposals for reform.

CoramBAAF welcomes the Government apology for historical adoption practices 

The Government has today announced an apology for historical forced adoption practices in England. CoramBAAF welcomes today's announcement. This is a long overdue apology which recognises the role of the state and public institutions in these practices in England, and the lifelong impacts on those affected. Practices, mainly between 1949 and 1976, but not exclusively, saw many thousands of mothers being separated from their babies through coercive practices, a denial of choice and a culture of shame. 

Reflections from the Adoption Conference 2026

In this blog our Chair for the day Satwinder Sandhu, CEO of the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies, shares his perspective on the Adoption Conference, reflecting on whether modern adoption can meet the needs of today’s children and families.

Reflecting on Foster Care Fortnight

As Foster Care Fortnight draws to a close, we want to thank foster carers for the enormous role they have in providing stable, loving homes for children across the country. In this blog, we recap some of the resources and activities shared during over the last two weeks.

New guidance on support planning for Kinship families published

CoramBAAF are pleased to co-author a much needed and helpful guide for practitioners on support planning with kinship families. The guidance was informed by research co-produced by the University of Exeter, Kinship and a network of kinship carers who supported the project throughout. The guidance sets out the key principle that “a clear support plan is an important foundation for kinship care”.