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. As well as being able to share stories and create courses for looked after children.
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
Working For Alpha Core International | My Life Stories
Whist I was homeless, I was approached by two of my mum's friends who had started an all one Business Support Services. He was looking for someone to help them with IT, and an apprentice in project management. I first met them in their offices. I was still homeless at...
A New Modern Website
We're delighted to announce the relaunch of the Looked After Child website! This isn't just a fresh coat of paint; it's a complete overhaul designed to provide an even better experience for our community. We've listened to your feedback, analyzed user behavior, and...
To My Father – The Poem
My father had told me its time to go, he dropped us at school and said we could never go back. I didn’t realise that when you had a child. You could just give up like that. But now you can’t backtrack. You was never in my life, but when you was my life ended up broken...
Coming out gay 4 times! – My Journey Escaping The Closet
Coming Out Gay 4 times! Quick Overview. Being Gay In Modern Society seems to get more tolerable in the united kingdom at least. Although this doesn't mean it's hard for the individual to escape and having to hide their true selves. In this story, I speak about the 4...
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...
Going into Foster Care Aged 11
The events before I was going into care an image of Li Jean-Luc Harris not long before going into foster care It was January 2008, not long after Christmas. At the time, I was currently living with my Father. My Brother DH,AA and I were not the greatest of behaved...
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 Long-Term Effects of Being a Looked After Child
Introduction: Being a looked after child can have a profound and lasting impact on a young person's life. While every experience is unique, there are common challenges and long-term effects that care leavers often face. This article aims to shed light on these...
A Complete Guide to Emergency Protection Order (EPO) Section 44 of the Children Act 1989
Hearing the words "Emergency Protection Order" can be one of the most terrifying moments in a parent's life. Everything moves fast—social workers, police, courts—and it can feel like you have absolutely no control. At Looked After Child, we believe that even in the...
Help Your Child Recharge and Grow With These Mindful Practices for Well-Being
In our relentlessly fast-paced world, you play a crucial role in steering children towards activities that promote relaxation and mindfulness. Your exploration into these simple yet deeply impactful activities is key to enhancing the well-being of young minds. You are...
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.
