Hi, I’m Li Jean-Luc Harris. As the Founder of Looked After Child Limited, I navigate the social care landscape through a unique "dual lens." I am a care-experienced professional with over seven years of frontline experience in health and social care, and I have dedicated my career to ensuring the "lived experience" of children in care informs and improves the system itself.
My professional foundation is built on high-level operational expertise. I hold an NVQ Level 4 in Residential Child Care and have served in leadership roles, including Senior Support Worker and Acting House Coordinator. My daily work involves managing complex residential environments, leading teams through rigorous safeguarding frameworks, and providing trauma-informed outreach to young adults (16–25) as they transition toward full independence. and recently moving into residential childrens homes in 2025
Having navigated the foster care system myself from the age of ten, I understand the "cliff-edge" of the care system—from mental health hurdles and systemic instability to the harsh realities of youth homelessness. However, I believe surviving the system is just the beginning; my mission is to use these experiences as a blueprint for better care. I have translated these lessons into a professional framework that helps practitioners move beyond "managing behavior" to truly understanding trauma responses.
As we move toward our goal of becoming a permanent Community Interest Company (CIC) by 2028, I am also committed to setting the gold standard for digital safeguarding. To protect the privacy of vulnerable youth and align with the UK Online Safety Act, I have proactively migrated my raw, personal chronologies into The Lived Experience Vault. This ensures that my most sensitive insights remain accessible to professionals and mature care leavers for training purposes, while maintaining a safe, shielded public presence.
I am a regular keynote speaker and consultant for social care and mental health conferences, where I advocate for empathetic, evidence-based practice. Whether I am mentoring a care leaver or training a room of social workers, my goal remains the same: to be the person I needed when I was younger.
Since our founding, Looked After Child Limited has been driven by a singular mission: to transform the UK care sector by bridging the gap between lived experience and professional practice. Our platform has proudly served as a dual resource—empowering care-experienced young people with proof of...
```html Looked After Child Limited, a leading voice in the UK care sector, today announces a landmark evolution in its corporate structure and mission. After years of operating as a private limited entity, the organization is commencing a multi-year transition to become a Community Interest...
```html If you look strictly at my output for 2025, you might say I failed. I published only one blog post. I attended zero events. My referral traffic—usually a sign of active networking—dropped by 98%. But failures are rarely just "failures." Often, they are just trade-offs. I want to share my...
Company Website Statistics lookedafterchild.com: We've seen some incredible growth over the past year in our efforts to provide resources and support for looked after children. Here's a breakdown of some key statistics: Website Traffic Explodes: Our website traffic has skyrocketed! We've seen a...
As we close the door on an incredibly dynamic and eye-opening year, I am officially stepping back from daily operations for the holiday season to recharge and reflect. Before I do, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to every professional, partner, and care-experienced individual who has engaged...
Introduction Social work is a profession that aims to improve the well-being and quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. caseworker play a crucial role in society by addressing social issues, advocating for social justice, and providing support and resources to those in need....
Looked After Children, a term used in the United Kingdom to describe children who are in the care of local authorities, are indeed entitled to Pupil Premium. This is a form of funding provided by the UK government with the primary aim of raising the educational attainment of disadvantaged pupils...
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 ensure the young person’s...
Looked After Child Limited, a leading online resource for children in care and their caregivers, is thrilled to announce the launch of several new website features designed to enhance user engagement and accessibility. In our ongoing commitment to making our content as accessible as possible, we...
Looked After Child is officially trading as Looked After Child Limited. And is a limited by shares. It is formed of one director Li Jean-Luc Harris Looked After Child Limited, will make income via offering courses to looked after Children and to health and social care workers in the United Kindom....
no, Looked after child is not affiliated, sponsored or partnered with social services, but are run by Care Experienced People, care workers and parents who want to make a difference and better impact to the lives of those in care. Check out Better Care Goal to find out more about our goal.
We are back online after a short downtime to introduce some updates to our branding / Looked After Child now has a new logo which better reflects the brands move into promoting the lives of children in care, its also a lot more modern we have also made a few quality of life updates to better reflect our mission and statement
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