Service Harrow Council's Adoption Service - partnership with Coram
Funding Harrow Council funds Coram's staffing costs of about £100,000 a year plus up to £80,000 a year based on placements made
Purpose To improve outcomes for looked-after children by ensuring swift access to secure and loving permanent homes
Background Harrow Council was looking for ways to increase the efficiency of its adoption services and was keen to make the most of the expertise of the voluntary adoption sector. In September 2006 the authority's adoption service embarked on a partnership with children's charity Coram. The move saw a team from Coram based within Harrow's children's services and has led to a marked improvement in the number of successful placements.
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