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This handbook was made for children to read and write in. You’ll learn about why families are important and why they are the best place for children to grow up. There is also plenty of space for children to write down their thoughts and feelings about what they have read.
This participants handbook has come into being by care leavers for care leavers. It has been developed based on the myriad of challenges shared and experienced by care leavers, hoping with the hope that it will support others leaving care. This handbook contains materials you can use during and after following the training sessions. It contains:
- The main learning points of each session
- Activities to do during or after the session
- Extra reading material by module
- Additional blank pages for note-taking
This child and youth-friendly summary accompanies the report 'Make Our Voices Count: Children and young peoples’ responses to a global survey for the Day of General Discussion 2021 on Children’s Rights and Alternative Care.' The report was submitted to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child who hosted a…
“We are not mistakes on pages, we are awesome novels with unorthodox beginnings.” TACT ambassador Solomon OB.Language That Cares is a collaborative effort led by TACT that aims to change the language of the care system. Language is a powerful tool for communication but sometimes the way that it is used in social care creates stigma and barriers for understanding. Language is power, and we want children and young people to feel empowered in their care experience. Why has this language evolved? The reasons are varied but one…
One of several reports produced as part of the Scottish Independent Care Review, The Pinky Promise presents a young reader-friendly version of The Promise report, which sets out an overall view of what the new approach to children's care in Scotland should be.
The Care Review heard that Scotland needs to change how…
This booklet from SOS Children's Villages International informs children and young people about their right to live in a supportive family environment. It explains what needs to happen in case they cannot live with their parents or are at risk of being separated from them.
Using child and youth friendly language and visuals, the booklet has been produced by SOS Children’s Villages International to mark the 10th anniversary of the adoption of Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children.
Over 500 children and young people in alternative care or family strengthening…
This booklet from SOS Children's Villages International informs children and young people about their right to live in a supportive family environment. It explains what needs to happen in case they cannot live with their parents or are at risk of being separated from them.
Using child and youth friendly language and visuals, the booklet has been produced by SOS Children’s Villages International to mark the 10th anniversary of the adoption of Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children.
Over 500 children and young people in alternative care or family strengthening…
This youth-friendly version of the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children was developed by a working group of the I Matter International Youth Council of SOS Children’s Villages International. This document does not use the legal text of the Guidelines, but rather, is an interpretation of the Guidelines from members of the International Youth Council.
This guide from Coram Voice in the UK provides guidance to youth leaving or aging out of the foster care system, including informing care-leavers of their rights. The guide is aimed at preparing youth to transition to successful independent living. The document offers a flowchart to help care leavers identify their eligibilities and rights and explains the services and programs available to them, including financial and housing services. It also includes terms and definitions ("jargon buster") and a list of resources and useful contacts.
What is this booklet about?
Three young people will share stories with you – their own and those of other children and young people in care. This will help you gain a better understanding of how alternative care works, what your rights are as a young person in care and whether these rights are being respected. There are also some concrete examples of issues that arise during the care process that should help you make decisions and improve communication with your caregivers and social workers. Knowing what your rights are and what they mean in your daily life will empower you to speak up…