Join us to hear real stories and insights from care experienced young people who are making a difference together.
Almost every local authority has a Children in Care Council, but what happens when care-experienced young people come together across a whole region?
For the past five years, the Pan-London Children in Care Council (CiCC) has brought young people from across London’s boroughs together to spot shared issues, influence policy and services, and push for a consistent offer for care leavers wherever they live in the capital.
In this session, Louisa Foyle, CiCC Development Officer at Partnership for Young London, is joined by CiCC members and partner organisations to share what they’ve learned about care-experienced young people leading change. Drawing on work including the Pan-London Care Leavers Compact, conversations with the Minister for Children and Families, health research with NHS colleagues, and creative projects like the Freedom Talkers podcast and the Rising as Me film, they’ll explore:
- how to move from local participation to regional influence
- why it matters that people with lived experience design and lead this work
- using creative methods so young people can tell their stories on their own terms
- what decision-makers need to do to be good corporate parents
The first 30 minutes will hear from the CiCC and partners, followed by discussion and Q&A. Whether you work in children’s services, run a youth participation programme, or are care-experienced yourself, you’ll leave with practical ideas for putting care-experienced voices at the centre of your own work.
Access: live captions on Zoom. Sessions are recorded and the recording goes on this page afterwards. Tell us about any access needs when you book, or email [email protected].
