Leicestershire Cares have been planning the best way to respond to COVID-19. We are living and working in unprecedented times and we wanted to reach out to our business members at this time to ensure no one is left to struggle on their own… Read More
Scottish Care Leavers Covenant
The Scottish Care Leavers Covenant supports Scotland’s corporate parents, carers, practitioners, managers and decision makers in fulfilling their duties to improve the life chances of all of Scotland’s care leavers. Read More
Looked after children in education resource for Wales
This resource is based on Children looked after friendly schools, which was commissioned jointly by Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf local authorities utilising PDG LAC funding. Read More
Supported Accommodation: A Study
Moving on from care to adulthood and to having your own place to stay is a daunting experience and presents significant challenges for care experienced young people. Read More
Advocacy – A guide for professionals
Coram Voice’s Advocacy Guide for Professionals explains what advocacy is and when one might be deemed necessary. Read More
Policy and practice supports for young people transitioning from out-of-home care: An analysis of six recent inquiries in Australia
Government and parliamentary inquiries into child protection have historically exerted a significant impact on policy and practice reform. Read More
Stories of care-experienced young people in lockdown
Hundreds of care leavers across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland are experiencing increased isolation due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Over the next few weeks we will be… Read More
Sorted and supported: Your guide to leaving care entitlements
Coram Voice’s guide to Sorted and supported: Your guide to leaving care entitlements provides advice to those who are leaving care. Read More
Looked after children, care leavers and risk of teenage conception; findings from Wales: Summary of a National Response.
Welsh data demonstrate an elevated risk of teenage conceptions amongst looked after children and highlights the vulnerability of this group in Wales. Read More
Advocacy Toolkit: The rights of disabled young people in the transition planning process
It is vitally important that all young people (including those with disabilities) are supported to achieve the best possible outcomes as they move into adulthood. Read More