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The Thomas Coram Foundation for Children is a large children's charity in London which uses the working name Coram (formerly Coram Family). It is one of England's oldest children's charities, established by royal charter in 1739 as the Foundling Hospital. ==Activities== Coram's mission is to develop, deliver and promote best practice in the support of children and young people. Coram's headquarters are at Brunswick Square in London, but they work with children and young people across the UK and beyond. Coram offers the following services: Coram is a registered a voluntary adoption agency, helping create families for life. The Creative Therapy service uses art and music therapy to transform the lives of vulnerable children. These therapies are based on Coram's rich musical and artistic heritage - the composer Handel and the artist Hogarth were two of Coram's earliest supporters. They also operate a Supported Housing service to help give young homeless people secure accommodation and ongoing support to restore their hope and protect them from the dangers their precarious situation may have exposed them to, such as sexual exploitation and violence. Coram Life Education provides health and drug education for children in school. By educating children about diet, exercise and how to manage risks as they grow up, Coram help them make healthier choices and take responsibility for their own lives Coram Children's Legal Centre promotes and protect children’s rights in the UK and overseas through law, policy and practice. CCLC provides free legal information, advice and representation to children, young people, their families, carers and professionals, as well as international consultancy on child law and children’s rights. Coram Voice provides advocacy for children and young people who rely on the state to beat the heart of decisions made about their lives by standing up for their rights and influencing the system responsible for their care. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thomas Coram Foundation for Children」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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