Mental Health

Promoting emotional, psychological, and social well-being for children in care.

Educational graphic titled 'Breaking Down Stigmas: Understanding the Realities of Looked After Children'. It features a young child joyfully bowling, symbolizing childhood and development, alongside a detailed list of topics: What is a Looked After Child, The Stigma Surrounding Looked After Children, The Impact of Being Looked After on Children's Mental Health, and The Importance of Stable Placements for Looked After Children. This resource provides essential trauma-informed guidance for professionals, foster parents, and social workers supporting children in care.

Breaking Down Stigmas: Understanding the Realities of Looked After Children

Introduction: What are Looked After Children? Looked After Children, also known as children in care, are individuals who are placed under the care and supervision of the local authority. This can occur for a variety of reasons, including neglect, abuse, or the inability of parents or guardians to...

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Healthcare professionals and carers discuss Looked After Child (LAC) health assessments, with a guide booklet titled 'A Guide to Looked After Child (LAC) Health Assessments: For Professionals and Carers' on the table. The accompanying text highlights key topics like Statutory Clinical Evaluations, Initial Health Assessments (IHA), Review Health Assessments (RHA), Health Advocacy, and a Trauma-Informed Approach, emphasizing the statutory framework and FAQs.

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...

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A worn, handmade doll with red yarn hair and blue underwear sits on a dilapidated wooden window frame, symbolizing the vulnerability and potential trauma experienced by looked after children.

Supporting Looked After Children who have suffered from Sexual Abuse: Resources and Support

Sexual abuse is a traumatic experience that can have a profound impact on the lives of those who have suffered through it. For looked after children, the experience can be even more complex and devastating, leaving them feeling isolated and in need of support and care. In this article, we will...

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