Discover the key laws protecting children in care, including the Children Act 1989, Children and Social Work Act 2017, and the Human Rights Act 1998. Understand your entitlements and the legal frameworks safeguarding your welfare and ensuring your voice is heard within the care system.
Child Advocacy
Empowering children in care to have their voices heard through independent advocacy services.
Ensuring Your Right to Family and Sibling Contact While in Care
This article explores the critical right of children in care to maintain contact with their family and siblings. It covers the legal frameworks, the importance of these bonds for well-being, common challenges, and effective strategies for promotion. Learn about your rights and available advocacy to ensure these vital connections are preserved.
The Role of the Local Authority and Corporate Parenting
This article explores the vital role of local authorities as corporate parents, outlining their legal duties and responsibilities in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in their care, guided by legislation like the Children Act 1989.
Who Can Help You: Advocacy and Support Services for Young Complainants
Explore the essential advocacy and support services available for young people in care who wish to make a complaint. Learn how advocates can empower you by providing independent advice, emotional support, and practical assistance throughout the complaints process, ensuring your voice is heard and your rights are upheld.
The Child’s Right to be Heard: Meaningful Participation in Care Decisions
Explore the child’s fundamental right to be heard in care decisions, examining its legal basis, the benefits of meaningful participation, challenges faced, and practical strategies to empower children’s voices for better care outcomes and enhanced well-being.
Optimizing Sibling Group Placements: Best Practices for Maintaining Family Bonds in the Care System
Explore best practices for optimizing sibling group placements in the care system, emphasizing policy, assessment, challenges, and support strategies for maintaining vital family bonds and improving child welfare outcomes.
How to Make a Complaint: A Step-by-Step Guide for Children
This step-by-step guide empowers children in care to confidently make a complaint, explaining why their voice matters and detailing the process from identifying a concern to seeking support, ensuring their rights are heard and acted upon.
Training Caregivers for Affirming LGBTQ+ Youth Support
Discover why specialized training for caregivers is essential to provide affirming support for LGBTQ+ youth in the care system, covering identity, challenges, inclusive practices, and legal responsibilities to foster well-being.
Navigating the CAMHS Referral Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the CAMHS referral process, from recognising the need for support to preparing for the first appointment, designed to help families and professionals navigate accessing crucial mental health services for children and young people.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Rights of Children in Care: Safeguarding Their Future
Explore a comprehensive guide to the rights of children in care, covering legal frameworks, essential protections, and the roles of professionals in safeguarding their future and promoting well-being.
Understanding Looked After Child (LAC) Health Assessments: A Guide for Professionals and Carers
```html Looked After Child (LAC) Health Assessments are statutory clinical evaluations designed to ensure that children in care receive the same standard of healthcare as their peers, with specific attention to the unique health needs arising from their life experiences. These assessments are a...
Your Right to Complain: A Guide for Children in Care
A comprehensive guide for children in care on understanding and exercising their right to complain, detailing processes, support systems, and how to advocate for their well-being.


