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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.
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…
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Council of Europe and SOS Children's Villages International finalized a youth-friendly information booklet addressed to children and young people in alternative care.
Through comics, stories and informative texts, children and young people in care can learn about their rights, as set forth by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Council of Europe Recommendation Rec(2005)5 on the rights of children living in residential institutions (…