Across local authority, independent and family and friends foster carers, the figures show a decline in numbers of active foster carers from 44,540 to 42,615 over the four-year period. “At the end of March 2024, family...
‘Archaic’ model for adopted children’s contact with birth families needs reform, say researchers
The adoption system should move away from an “outdated” model of letterbox contact with birth families towards face-to-face and digital communication, according to a major new report. Read the full article on this link...
Children leaving care
Become, a charity for care experienced young people, has published a new report on children and young people leaving care in England. The report looks at the support available and challenges young people leaving care...
Care-experienced teenagers ‘nine times more likely to face homelessness’
Young people with experience of care are nine times more likely to face homelessness than their peers, the charity Become is warning. Its research shows that a lack of support for young people leaving care is putting...
Children’s Commissioner launches care experience handbook for universities
The Children’s Commissioner for England has published a guide, co-produced with young people, to improve the transition to higher education for those with care experience. Read more. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new...
My Care Experience Journey
If I could describe myself, I would say that I am: funny, caring, stubborn and sometimes an overthinker (most times). These characteristics have been with me since I was young, I learnt how to be funny, I have two...
