What people have said ...

“Amazing value for money - loads of books, newsletters, conferences, freebies.”
Melonie Hambly, Clinical Psychologist
Individual member

“I'm really glad I joined BAAF. As an independent assessing social worker in Australia being a member of BAAF helps me to feel more connected to the bigger picture.”
Margaret McDiarmid, Independent Social Work Consultant
Queensland, Australia

“I am writing as a Principal Social Worker in Ireland in a very busy Children in Care, Fostering and Aftercare service. Our contact with BAAF has been invaluable to us in so many ways.

The books, leaflets, and information have helped us formulate policies and internal guidelines in line with current thinking and research. Our social workers here have found the literature really beneficial.

Ireland is now beginning to see increasing numbers of children coming into care from outside the State, and we are having to learn ways of working with children from other cultures. Without your help as an agency, we would not have been able to care plan for these children in a way that best meets their needs. We have also been helped with fostering assessments and practical advice.

In summary, we have benefited so much from your training materials and regular contact and feel privileged to be associated with BAAF as an organisation.
Margy Dyas, Principal Social Worker, HSE Dublin & North East (Ireland)

“Wanslea Family Services has been a member of BAAF for three years. Being a member has enabled us to link to an international perspective of the latest research and knowledge in relation to Out of Home Care. Wanslea is located in the most isolated city in the world and as such we have increasingly worked at linking to other agencies in order to broaden our knowledge and practice base. We have been very happy with what our membership of BAAF has offered and find it an invaluable resource. The publications have been put to good use, especially in our new specialist fostering program and the journals are always topical and informative. Differences in legislative frameworks do not lessen the value of the information provided.”
Pauline Dixon, Manager West Metro Wanslea Family Services, Western Australia

“I have worked as a Guardian ad Litem and Children’s Guardian since 1984 and have found my membership of BAAF invaluable for training, advice and information. I have recommended your materials to the new generation of Children’s Guardians, and hope they will support you and use your excellent information services to inform their practice.”
Elizabeth Lawson, Children’s Guardian

“The quality of what BAAF offers is unsurpassed anywhere! Time and again, I find the most authoritative source is from a BAAF journal or publication--it has a unique combination of law, social work and other professional views on adoption and fostering.”
Sarah Sargent, Director of Legal Services, Kansas Children's Services League
Individual member

“I consider BAAF membership is an essential professional tool for all social workers planning and working with children and the families who care for them.”
Alison Barraball, Social Worker.

“Your "Adoption & Fostering" is exceptionally valuable. It has the most current information we can find in the area of adoption.”
Bob Creasy, Family Services of Greater Vancouver, Canada.

“BAAF has established a tradition for well-researched and illuminating books and reports on good practice, setting an enviable standard of attractive presentation so that they are accessible to those at the sharp end of ensuring high quality and effective services - practitioners and managers.”
Bill Kilgallon, Chief Executive, Social Care Institute for Excellence

“Membership of BAAF's Legal Group is essential for anyone professionally involved with the law relating to children looked after and being placed for adoption.”
His Honour Judge Peter Urquhart.

“BAAF has successfully influenced the adoption and fostering debate through its research, its reasoned arguments and its media expertise.”
Hilton Dawson, Former MP, Chief Executive of Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa.

“The BAAF Medical Group is the best source of specialist advice on the medical aspects of adoption and fostering. Books, meetings and seminars offer information and support, and the chance to share ideas and experience. ”
Dr Barbara Banyard, former Medical Adviser, North East Essex Adoption Panel.
(The Medical Group has now changed its name to the Health Group)

“BAAF's review of our adoption service was thorough and objective and provided us with a clear agenda for action. We have benefited enormously from your expertise and experience.”
Jacqui McShannon, Children's Resources, Hounslow Social Services Department.

“BAAF gives good support in training and advice in Wales.”
Ruth Forrester, Head of Children's Services, Powys Social Services Department.

“Policy Development BAAF's voice is calm, clear and authoritative and they are the right organisation to set the wider context so that people understand the deeper issues.”
Malcolm Dean, Assistant Editor, The Guardian

“BAAF plays a major role in shaping UK-wide policy on adoption and fostering. Its experience and expertise give authority to BAAF's voice.”
Chris Davies, Former President, Association of Directors of Social Services.

Do you have any more questions?

Get in touch with our Membership Officer John Pratt - email john.pratt@baaf.org.uk or call 020 7421 2635.