Meeting corporate parenting duties is a hard task for all local authorities, especially as budgets are being squeezed. The money which is spent on the education, health and care of looked-after children is vital. But it can lose some of its value if the children and young people who receive those services don’t appreciate their importance. That’s where Who Cares? magazine comes in.
For the past twenty five years Who Cares? magazine has covered the issues about care which the young people tell us matter most to them, in a down-to-earth, accessible style. It helps young people understand the care system they’re part of and encourages them to make the most of the opportunities available to them.
The topics we cover matter to young people and meet the legal duties of local authorities. There are just a few examples below:
• Statutory duty to promote education – The latest issue had information on designated teachers, PEPs and SENCOs mixed into an interview with the cast of Waterloo Road and an interview with Benjamin Zephaniah.
• Statutory duty to promote health and wellbeing – The Food Issue contained tips for healthy eating in independent living and an interview with Lorraine Pascale.
• Young people’s involvement in reviews – The latest issue covered the role of advocates and IROs and rights for looked-after children.
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"As a journalist, I judge Who Cares? the best magazine I know - linking those in care with those who have experienced it. In a most neglected field, Who CareS? has shone many years of productive light into very important lives."
Jon Snow, President of The Who Cares? Trust
"The magazine does an excellent job of focusing on the key issues for young people in care. Its strength is the involvement of young people and the positive approach to dealing with problems."
Paul Clark, former Director of Children’s Services for Harrow
"I remember reading Who Cares? while in a particularly miserable children's home in South Wales - it was a lifeline. Keep up the good work!"
John Moore, Youth Librarian, Northamptonshire Libraries
"I have always thought that the magazine is excellent and I like the new format. Who Cares? is the first thing I read when it arrives but please don't tell my colleagues!"
David Berridge, Professor of Child and Family Welfare, University of Bristol, School for Policy Studies
"I really enjoyed Who Cares? magazine when I was in care, it was definitely a positive influence. It helped my self-esteem and increased my awareness of what being in care was all about. I think you can often feel quite isolated, so it was really good to get Who Cares? and realise that there are other people all over the country who are going through similar things."
Tim, 20, Careleaver
"Who Cares? really helped me. It encouraged me to do well at school and helped me to stay strong and happy. It also made me want to write, which is why I'm now studying English at Uni. Thank you."
Louise, 19, Careleaver
"Reading Who Cares? magazine gave me a chance to hear about other young people and their issues in care which made me feel more able to cope. The magazine was very informative about everyday issues such as health and education without being patronising. It made me feel less isolated and lonely and gave me hope to push through what was happening around me."
Katie, 23, Careleaver
"I want more because it tells you stuff you need to know (love it!)"
Young person in care from Swansea
"This is so much fun, I want loads more!"
Young person in care from Swansea
The Who Cares? Trust,
Kemp House, 152-160 City Road,
London EC1V 2NP, UK,
Telephone: 020 7251 3117
Email: mailbox@thewhocarestrust.org.uk
The Who Cares? Trust is a registered charity (No. 1010518). A Company limited by guarantee. Registered in London (No. 2700693). VAT Reg. No. 577853091
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