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Looked After Children deserve a better outcome 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

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Looked After Child Blog Posts

Looked After Child FAQ Education section banner, featuring the organization's logo with an adult and child on a hand, alongside contact details lookedafterchild.com and info@lookedafterchild.com.

Are Looked After Children Entitled to Pupil Premium?

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…

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FAQ for Children in Care and Looked After Children, featuring the Looked After Child logo and contact information: lookedafterchild.com and info@lookedafterchild.com.

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…

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Looked After Child Limited press release announcing new accessibility features, podcasts, and engagement tools, with a visual of a hand signing a document.

Press Release 30/08/2023

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…

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Certificate of Incorporation for Looked After Child Limited, issued by the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales on 3rd March 2023, with company number 14705003. The image also features a prominent announcement that Looked After Child has incorporated into a limited company, serving as a statutory notification.

Looked after child has incorporated

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…

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Is lookedafterchild.com Affiliated with Social Services

Is lookedafterchild.com Affiliated with Social Services

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…

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Announcement of Looked After Child Limited website update and rebrand, featuring a vintage typewriter with 'Update' on paper, alongside text detailing updated logos, banners, social media, and the removal of all adverts.

Rebranding / Website Changes

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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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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety and Depression in Looked After Children

Explore how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is uniquely adapted and applied to effectively treat anxiety and depression in looked after children, considering their complex trauma histories and developmental needs. This article details the therapeutic principles, practical implementation strategies, and the critical importance of multi-agency collaboration.

Attachment-Based Interventions: Fostering Secure Relationships for Children in Care

Explore the profound impact of attachment-based interventions on children in care, focusing on methodologies like DDP, Therapeutic Life Story Work, and Filial Therapy. This article details how these approaches foster secure relationships, mitigate trauma, and promote healthy development, offering critical insights for social workers and caregivers.

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.