We have our training in March. The house is ready—bunk beds built, desks assembled, the "letter from the council" pinned to the wall. But before we face the formal Fostering Panel, we are preparing for the most intimidating and important assessment of all: We are being interviewed by...
T/c from David Harris (My Father) asking for David and Li to be Gillian Douglas accommodated today. Both boys were at their respective schools 29/01/08 and had been told by their father they would be going into care. T/ c urgent referral for possible placement/s today. T.c to Julie, to update....
Li Harris Considers His Placement With Carol And John to be one of the most influential times in his childhood. where he was able to discover himself, his feelings and start the process of healing although you can read the full blog post about Li Jean-Luc Harris and his experiences with Carol and...
After Li Jean-Luc Harris spent around 10 months with Sally, the placement finally ended, and Li partied as they drove away. Although nervous about the next placement Li was hopeful that the next placement would not be as bad as the last one. Li Jean-Luc Harris strongly believes that from the...
Li Jean-Luc Harris moved into a temporary foster care placement with Sally and Peter, who was a family friend. Although he later discovered they was not really friends and that a family member had ran away with sally's previous husband. Li, felt like they did not suit this placement for him, not...
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 kids if we are honest. We both...
Introduction to The Breakdown Of My Second Foster Care Placement Hi, to those of you who've not ready the first and second post, these will explain how I got to this stage. And how the second placement was so important to me. There is also a pre-foster care post. Going into Foster Care Aged 9 | My...
Li Jean-Luc Harris shares his story about Fostering And Foster Care, during one of the most important times of my life. I Was A Complicated Child, Mental Health In Foster Care Placements
But I started to realise that I was being treated differently, small things like rewards and the way others were spoken too. My First Foster Placement
In the landscape of social care, few topics carry as much weight—or as much misunderstanding—as solo and complex placements. As someone who has lived through the care system and now advocates within it, I know that when a child is moved into a solo setting, it can feel isolating for the young...
In the social care sector, the use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) is a sensitive topic that balances the need for safeguarding with the fundamental right to privacy. Whether you are a professional managing a home or a young person living in one, understanding the rules ensures that technology...
A Personal Advisor (PA) is a dedicated professional who provides practical and emotional support to young people as they transition from being "looked after" to living independently. Acting as a bridge between the care system and adulthood, a PA helps care leavers navigate everything from finding...
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