Children in Care
What does being in care mean to you?
Being in care or looked after basically means that you don't live with your family for whatever reason. Everyone is different so they are in care for different reasons. Young peoples experiences of being in care can vary, there are many exciting things and new experiences to have whilst being in care. Whatever type of care you live in; residential, family and friends, respite or foster care, you can always find the opportunity to gain positive outcomes in everything that you do.
If you would like to talk to other young people in a similar situation as yourself then contact the Children's Voice Project either on 01785 253878 or cvp@staffordshire.gov.uk| |and ask to be involved in the local forums. A forum is where young people can go and have some fun with other children and help to improve services that young people in care receive.
This Pledge||, or set of promises, was developed with children and young people who are in the care of Staffordshire County Council. This pledge will commit both the Council and its staff to delivering the key promises. The Pledge will be reviewed yearly by the Children in Care Council.
If you are looking for advice or for someone to help you, you don't have to be alone, call CARS, 01785 228888. CARS (children's advice and representative service) is an organisation which helps children and young people if they are unsure about something, they can tell you your rights, offer advice and information and the most important thing is that they give the time to listen to what you want and how you feel. CARS also offer advocacy, an advocate is someone who will speak on your behalf and allow you to have a louder voice to get your views across. Other help lines are NSPCC, 0808 800 5000 and representatives will be available to help you.
If you are unhappy about the service you are receiving in care then you can make a complaint, by contacting the Customer Feedback and Complaints Team on 01785 278601 & 01785 278617. There is also a FREEPHONE number you can use 0800 0837014 and you can also TEXT 60003 with your complaint. If you prefer you can send the Team an e-mail to
cll.complaints.team@staffordshire.gov.uk||
Want to Know More?
If you want to know more information about being in involved in the Children's Voice Project, The Pledge or The Children in Care Council, please contact a member of staff at The Children's Voice Project on 01785 253878 or email: cvp@staffordshire.gov.uk||
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