You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
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You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
If you would like to talk to someone about how care experienced children and young people can have their voices heard, you can contact the Children and Young People's Engagement Hub by emailing thesource@suffolk.gov.uk
There are two groups helping children and young people have their say about their care services.
An activity group for children in care, ages 4 to 13 years or as appropriate depending on the child's needs, to give their views while having fun.
Looked-after children and care leavers aged 14 to 25 years or as appropriate depending on the child's needs, can give their views, have their say, challenge and even change the way local authorities run children's services and children's lives.
To get involved with Brighter Futures or the C2C, visit The Source website
The Government has asked children’s services across the country to make a promise to all young people in care.
Our promises make sure that you're cared for and help you to achieve the things that you want to.
Suffolk’s Promise was coproduced by C2C Suffolk’s Children in Care Council and here are the promises for different age groups:
Download the:
If you feel the promises aren't being kept, contact the Engagement Hub on 0800 917 1119
Helping young people to stand up for themselves and make their voices heard.
In Suffolk the organisation who provide independent advocates and work with children, young people and care leavers on an individual basis is POhWER.
What is an Advocate?
An Advocate is someone who will make sure you are fully involved in decisions being made about your life by:
If you feel like your views aren't being listened to or you need extra support you might find an independent advocate useful.
What is an Independent Advocate?
Someone who is completely separate from your family and the professionals involved in making decisions about your life.
Do you need an independent advocate?
Pohwer provide an independent advocate for you, here is their leaflet: Suffolk Advocacy Service Children and Young Peoples Advocacy Leaflet (pohwer.net)
Children and young people in care or a care leaver can find further information and support about children's rights on The Source website.
An independent visitor is an adult volunteer who you could be matched with.
They will take you out once a month to do activities of your choice.
It's like having a favourite aunt or uncle coming to visit.
If you are between 0-18 years old and you would like an independent visitor you can request this at your review or talk to your social worker.
Contact Anglia Care Trust for more details on: 01473 622888 or email them at: admin@angliacaretrust.org.uk