Looked After Children in life
Lets change the way Children Services operate, by offering a new approach to the care we provide to young people in the care system.
What is Looked After Child Limited?
From the UK. this website shares Life Story Work, Blog Posts About Looked after children (Children in care), mental health, addiction and homelessness to name a few things. Our Main Author is Li Jean-Luc Harris who founded the site as a brand. which spun of from his original blog where he used to write and publish his life stories. Although he wanted to build a central place that could offer advice for both Care Workers, but also Children In Care, and care leavers.
But we are more then just that. Check out our Better Care Goal
Chronology / Life Story Work With Looked After Child
We Believe that every Story is Important, it not only reinforces the story that the Looked After Child has had. to show them how far they have come. but it also gives professionals so much information on how they can improve their work. you see; everyone works differently. one method dose not work for everyone so its important that we adapt and work with different methods. essentially growing a toolkit that can work for everyone
Looked After Child Blog Posts
Childhood Regrets: A Reflection on the Mistakes I Made Growing Up
Introduction Everyone makes mistakes growing up, right? It's a part of life, a part of figuring out who you are and what's right and wrong. But sometimes those mistakes leave a mark, a lingering "what if" that pops up when you least expect it. This post isn't about...
My First Foster Care Placement | My Life Stories
But I started to realise that I was being treated differently, small things like rewards and the way others were spoken too. My First Foster Placement
when can I stop being a looked after child?
In the United Kingdom, the status of being a ‘looked after child’ or a child in care typically ceases when one reaches the age of 18. However, it’s important to note that this transition is not abrupt and is often accompanied by a period of preparation and support to...
My Life Stories 002| A Medicated Mess
Sadly, a lot of my life I’ve spent medicated both legally and illegally to calm me down or blank my brain to save my head from wandering. Causing me to become a medicated mess, this prompted me to make quite a few bad and silly choices in my life. including drug...
2 Years Together – A Tribute to the Amazing Josh
its that time of year again! so today me and josh are celebrating two years of being together as boyfriends. this year has had a few challenges as we learn each other boundaries but I can't thank him enough for being by my side. This year we have made many leaps,...
Broke my collarbone Aged 10 | Life Stories 005
I Broke my collarbone Aged 10 and funny enough the only time to date that I’ve broken/fractured a bone. I was a cocky got the night before I was trampolining and was doing front flips etc with no issues at all The day after I was going to school, and I said to my...
Knowledge Base
We’ve been building a guide for professionals and care leavers. This guide is to help educate and teach people who are in care or are going into care. Parents of children in care, and care workers.
Understanding the Role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
In the world of social care and education, the safety of children is not just a priority—it’s the foundation of everything we do. As someone who has navigated the complexities of the care system both professionally and through lived experience, I know that having a...
What is a looked after child / Child In Care
Navigating the terminology of the UK social care system can often feel like learning a new language. Whether you are a foster carer, a residential childcare worker, or a family member, you will frequently hear terms like "Looked After Child" (LAC) and "Child in Care"....
Can You Be Successful After Being in Care? Inspirational Stories for Care-Experienced Youth
As someone who has walked this path, I know that being "in care" can sometimes feel like a label that limits your future. But I’m here to tell you—and show you—that your history is not your destiny. Being in care does not stop you from achieving greatness; in fact,...
Better Care Goal
Check out our approach to a better Care System (Focused towards Residential Settings)
Lets End Negative Statistics For Care Leavers
Children in care have had a rough enough start to life already with odds that are set against them, lets make sure they have the best chance at life! and put an end to negative statistics.









