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March 2010
Question Time for children in care
04 Mar 2010
In partnership with four other care charities, The Who Cares? Trust hosted a 'Question Time' event on 3 March 2010 to debate the issues that a new Government should prioritise for children in care.
All children in care should receive education bursaries
03 Mar 2010
Children in care are disadvantaged by the current education system and should receive bursaries, says children's charity Shaftesbury Young People.
John blogs about gaining access to his care records
02 Mar 2010
In his 'infamously difficult' second post, John talks about how and why he applied for access to his care records.
Take part in Biking for Children in Care's 2010 event
01 Mar 2010
Biking for Children in Care is organised by a group of dedicated supporters who every year take on a new cycling challenge. This year's cycle will take on the wild north country, cycling between Hadrian's Wall and the Scottish border and along the banks of the Kielder Water and Kielder National Forest.
February 2010
Rising inspection costs for children's homes could undermine quality of care
18 Feb 2010
The increasing cost of inspections for children's homes providers could undermine the quality of care, the National Care Association is warning.
Spring's Who Cares? mag is out!
08 Feb 2010
Spring's issue of Who Cares? magazine is winging its way to thousands of young people in care.
What is 'suitable accommodation' for care leavers?
08 Feb 2010
The National Care Advisory Service (NCAS) have put together a survey to find out young people's views on 'suitable accommodation' for care leavers.
New blog launched for young people in care
02 Feb 2010
The Who Cares? Trust has today launched 'Own two feet', a new blog for children and young people in care which follows the thoughts of John, an inspirational care leaver.
Get in shape and help children in care
02 Feb 2010
Whatever your experience, or reason for running, we’d love you to run for us and help improve the lives of children in care.
January 2010
Choice Matters - watch the trailer
25 Jan 2010
Choice Matters, our fantastic new interactive DVD-rom for foster carers, is released next week.
Bradford Council aims to reduce criminalisation of children in care
15 Jan 2010
Bradford council are working alongside the police and youth offending team to reduce criminal behaviour among young people in care.
Dramatic opportunity for siblings in care
06 Jan 2010
Siblings Together, in partnership with ‘The Young Vic’ Theatre, is offering sibling groups in and from care the chance to take part in their February performance programme.
Two exciting new products coming soon - 10% off pre-orders
05 Jan 2010
We are launching two fantastic new products in early 2010, an interactive DVD-rom for foster carers and a booklet for young people about the importance of education. Pre-order before the end of January and get 10% off.
Family Rights Group launches family and friends care survey
05 Jan 2010
The Family Rights Group is conducting a short survey to inform its lobbying for improved support for family and friends carers.
December 2009
Generous Beavers spread Christmas cheer
15 Dec 2009
A big thank you to the 1st Walthamstow Beavers Pack for all of the wonderful presents that they donated to children in care this Christmas!
The Speaker welcomes young people to magical reception
10 Dec 2009
Over 70 young people in and from care were invited to the Speaker's State Apartments this week to celebrate the work of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Looked After Children and Care Leavers.
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