This chapter, written with Louise Roberts, Jennifer Lyttleton-Smith, Sophie Hallett and CASCADE Voices, explores the work of a research advisory group for care experienced young people in Wales (CASCADE Voices). Read More
Important Messages from Young People in Care about their Education
These comic strip posters illustrated below have been developed from stories shared with us from care experience young people from across Wales… Read More
Educational Interventions for Children and Young People in Care: A Review of Outcomes, Implementation and Acceptability
This chapter reviewed the best available evidence on educational interventions intended to improve educational outcomes for children and young people who have resided in care. Read More
Transition from care to university: a case study
This chapter summarises the experiences of one young woman, Alice, in her journey through the care system and into higher education Read More
Sandboxes, Stickers and Superheroes: Employing Creative Techniques to Explore the Aspirations and Experiences of Children and Young People who are Looked After
This chapter, written with Eleanor Staples considers creative ways of engaging with children and learning about their experiences, views and suggestions. Read More
The Daily Lived Experiences of Foster Care: the Centrality of Food and Touch in Family Life
The chapter draws on an in-depth, small scale study of ten experienced foster care families in Wales who were providing stability for young people. Read More
A Foster Care Fortnight message from Wales
Foster Care FortnightTM is always a fantastic opportunity to come together to sing the praises of fostering for all to hear… Read More
Video to Celebrate Care Leavers
This Foster Care Fortnight, the CareLeaverSophia channel is creating a video to celebrate the achievements of Care Leavers. Read More
Working hand in hand: a new magazine for foster carers
The Fostering Network in collaboration with Cardiff University have developed a new magazine for foster carers Working Hand in Hand… Read More
#FromYoungPeopleForYoungPeople
We worked to develop a video from young people for young people… Read More
