STAND UP, SPEAK OUT

If you are a young person in care, then this page is for you!

 

Would you like to be able to make a difference?

Are you passionate about helping other young people in care have their voices heard?

Do you have ideas about how services for young people in care can be improved?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then read below!

 

YOUR CHILDREN IN CARE COUNCIL NEEDS YOU! 

 

To join or if you'd like to know more about the Children in Care Council contact Nick Johnson who is the CiCC Youth Worker by email: nick.johnson@reading.gov.uk

 

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Who Cares? Xtra

 

From tips on healthy eating and keeping fit to having a good time as well as INSPIRATIONAL STORIES FROM YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE, www.whocaresextra.org.uk  has it all! Everything you want to know and more all in one useful place!

 

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CHILDREN IN CARE PLEDGE

 

In 2006 the Government asked Young People and Children in Care for their views about what could be done to improve  the lives of Children and Young People in Care. The Government has listened and taken on board what Young People  have said.

 

One thing that the Government has said is that every local authority must set a Children in Care Council so  that Young People and Children in Care can be consulted about how services can be improved.

 

The Government has also said that each local authority must make a 'Pledge' or promise to Young People which sets out all the things Young People and Children in Care should receive from the organisation looking after them.

 

Reading Borough Council would like to hear from Young People and Children in Care their ideas about what should be  included in this promise. 

 

WHAT DO YOU THINK THE COUNCIL SHOULD PROMISE?

 

If you would like your views to be heard, Click Here to take survey.

 

Click here to find out what other Young People think about the Government's suggestions for improving the lives of Children in Care

 

  

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STOP PRESS

 

**ADVOCACY SERVICE **

 

If you think your views, wishes or feelings are not being taken into account, contact Mireille your advocacy worker, who can help you to put your views forward.

Contact Mireille

 

 

If you are unhappy with the services provided to you by Reading Borough Council Social Services, or are unhappy with the way you have been treated please let Shilpa Desai know straight away. As soon as Shilpa knows you have a problem, she will try and help you and advise you on what your options are. She will also be happy to meet with you if you prefer. 

  Contact Shilpa

 

 

If you need to speak to somebody in an emergency or out of hours (between 5pm and 9am) you can speak to a duty worker by calling this number: 01344 786 543

 

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