DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
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Evaluation of the Adoption Support Fund in England

Awarded 15 Feb 2018

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Awarded15 Feb 2018
Value£233,060.00
SupplierInstitute Of Public Care
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 7mo ago3y 2mo term
Awarded 15 Feb 2018Expired 30 Mar 2021

About

The Department for Education awarded a contract to the Institute of Public Care for an evaluation of the Adoption Support Fund in England, assessing its impact on family and children's outcomes.

The research employs a mixed-methods, longitudinal outcome and process evaluation, including longitudinal research with adoptive families, qualitative interviews with children, families, local authorities, and adoption support providers, case studies with Regional Adoption Agencies and ASF Regional Pilots, two flexible qualitative studies, and analysis of management information.

The contract value is AUD 233,060.

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