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The stigma of being in care
2020 blog post by Shelly Reed, Participation Coordinator at Coram Voice, about her frustrations at the ‘tick box’ nature of the care system.
This week we’re clapping for leaving care personal advisers – Covid-19 pandemic
2020 Community Care article by Linda Briheim-Crookall about the important role personal advisers played during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Care leavers’ well-being during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Key Messages for Leaving Care Workers
As we respond to new circumstances it is important that we plan our services not only to keep our children and young people safe and supported, but to make their lives as positive as possible at this time.
Developing online activities to combat loneliness for care leavers in Bromley
During the Covid pandemic, the council developed a range of online activities for care leavers, to combat isolation and loneliness.
Three ways social workers can support children in care
2020 Community Care article by Linda Briheim-Crookall on the simple messages from children in care and care leavers about how professionals can avoid stigmatising them.
Adults noticing children's feelings
Bromley's children in care council wanted to ensure that all children had positive relationships in their lives where adults noticed how they were doing and feeling.
Bright Spots insight paper: Challenging Stigma in the Care System
Bright Spots research shows that being singled out, stereotyped or treated differently is an on-going issue for both children in care and care leavers.
Why do I live with my carer?
2020 ExChange Wales article by Professor Julie Selwyn discussing Bright Spots findings around adults explaining to children why they are in care.
I wish someone would explain why I am in care
The impact of children and young people's lack of understanding of why they are in out-of-home care on their well-being and felt security
“I wasn’t told why I was taken into care”
2020 Guardian article by Kerrie Portman discusses her experience of being taken into care