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 we 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.