Raising awareness of the invaluable role of the Independent Visitor for children and young people growing up in care.
Joined January 2015
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National IV Network retweeted
Imagine having only a bag to represent 5 years of your life. For many children in care, this is their reality. At 16, all they have is a bag, but they carry the weight of countless struggles. Every year, hundreds of vulnerable young people leave the system like this. The Care Leavers Project will partner with organisations across the country to create opportunities and provide support in education, housing, and employment. We aim to help these teenagers chase their dreams and ensure no one feels alone. We need care champions in every sector.#ChildWelfare #SupportYouth #changeiscoming
National IV Network retweeted
We couldn't be more proud of our volunteers and the work they do for care-experienced children and young people.💞
This #VolunteersWeek, we want to say thank you!⭐
Let us know in the comments what your favourite thing is about being a volunteer!👇🏽
National IV Network retweeted
During #NationalVolunteersWeek, we're highlighting the role of our independent visitors -who spend quality time with children in care who don't always have family visits. Could you give up your time for this vital role?
Find out more here: ow.ly/8NE650RY7rk
National IV Network retweeted
Happy #VolunteersWeek 🎉Thank you to the thousands of volunteers who support The Children's Society. For over 140 years, we've supported the most vulnerable children in the country, and our volunteers are central to that. 💛 @NCVO #Volunteer
National IV Network retweeted
June will see the 40th anniversary of #VolunteersWeek. It was great to hear MPs support at a recent @HouseOfCommons debate on the contribution of volunteers to our country. We hope it encourages people to get involved and take part in #TheBigHelpOut.
National IV Network retweeted
Calling all care-experienced young people!📢
Have your voice heard in the @CommonsEd survey on lived experience of children's social care.
Your views will be used to suggest improvements in children's social care that can be made by the UK Government.
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Are you a care-experienced person? We want to hear from you 👥
As we continue our investigation into how Government could improve children’s social care, we want to understand more about your lived experience of social services.
Complete our survey 👉 forms.office.com/e/6QLpTBMks…
ALT We want to hear from care-experienced people. Complete our survey.
National IV Network retweeted
If we infused trauma informed,responsive approaches into our ed systems,this would help us understand the developing brain & the stress response system.We would be in a better place to support our young people deactivate these defensive manoeuvres that ensure their survival. 🧠🌱
National IV Network retweeted
#childhoodmatters but this is the bleak reality for many children and children's services. Children and their families deserve better.
National IV Network retweeted
More babies are going without health visitors.
More children are growing up in poverty.
And more young people are waiting months on a mental health waiting list.
We need the next Government to act.
Sign our petition.
bit.ly/42c2yzL
ALT We want the next Government to transform children’s lives and we need your help. Visit childrenatthetable.org.uk. Image of a young boy, wearing a school uniform, smiling at the camera. Logos: Children at the Table, Action for Children, Barnardo’s, National Children’s Bureau, NSPCC, The Children’s Society.
National IV Network retweeted
As this shocking story shows, care leavers can struggle to access safe & stable accommodation when they leave care.
That's why we're calling for local authorities to provide more support through help with rent deposits & guarantor schemes. Find out more➡️bit.ly/418dKge
One of England’s largest affordable housing and care providers in England has been urged to apologise after publishing a property advert which banned care leavers from applying. cypnow.co.uk/news/article/ho…
National IV Network retweeted
We believe every child should have their thoughts and wishes considered when decisions are being made about them.
NYAS Legal Services provide advice, assistance and representation to children and young people on children & family matters.
Find out more: bit.ly/NYASlegal
Important decisions are made about a child’s life during private law proceedings – but a strikingly large proportion of children are not seen by the professionals involved, and have no voice, new research shows: rb.gy/gikhs2
National IV Network retweeted
🗣️ Did you know about our Care Advice Line?
📲 Let #CareExperienced young people you support know they can call, WhatsApp or email our Care Advice Line team for free for help, support, advice, guidance & more.
⬇️ For more information, go to: becomecharity.org.uk/get-sup…
National IV Network retweeted
Councils 'still face difficult decisions’ despite children’s services funding boost cypnow.co.uk/news/article/co…
National IV Network retweeted
Important article by @ChildrensComm highlighting the vital role of independent visitors to befriend children in care.
Barnardo’s is proud to host @IVNetwork💚
Read their latest report: barnardos.org.uk/research/na…
As Children's Commissioner I believe all children should have strong relationships with adults who support them to ensure their voices are heard. Independent Visitors are a vital source of this support
childrenscommissioner.gov.uk…
National IV Network retweeted
Reflecting back on October 2023 with the @IV_Network - everyone needs a cheerleader! #WorldMentalHealthDay
#WorldMentalHealthDay one day isn't enough! We connected with Aaliyah from D.I.C.E through this blog @YoungMindsUK 👉🏼next step D.I.C.E led a conference workshop on #IndependentVisitor befrienders as Mental Health Cheerleaders! Be an ally! Connect!
youngminds.org.uk/profession…
National IV Network retweeted
From 24 Oct, it's national #careleavers week in the UK
As someone who has been on both sides of the fence, I thought I'd put together a short guide for #CEP who plan on sharing their stories with journalists for #nclw22 (+ some self-care advice 💛)
➡️docs.google.com/document/d/1…
National IV Network retweeted
Do you have a few hours to spare each month?
Why not become an Independent Visitor and make a life-changing difference to a young person in care? 👨👧
Find out how you can get involved: bit.ly/49IwGGi
National IV Network retweeted
Looking to make a difference in a young person's life? 🙌
🗺️We are looking for Independent Visitors in London.
Find out more: 🔗jobs.coram.org.uk/vacancy-de…
National IV Network retweeted
💜 National Care Leavers' Week is here (#NCLW)
🗣️ We are asking everyone to CARE.
📣 'A' stands for Amplify #CareExperienced voices.
🎙️ Alison Delaney grew up in care and reflects on her life on @BBCRadioLondon:
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0gnx3…
National IV Network retweeted
💜 #NCLW is here.
🗣️ We are asking everyone to CARE.
🚧 'R' stands for Raise awareness of challenges.
💭 Check out our slides throughout today that look at common challenges #CareExperienced young people may face & signposts to support available:
BecomeCharity.org.uk/NCLW
