Meet AdvoCat! Our animated superhero helps younger children in care understand what advocacy is. Watch and share: https://youtu.be/R_jW9HRzwlA #AdvoCat #WeAreCoram #CareExperienced
Coram Voice
@coramvoice.bsky.social
We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state.
Are you an "eligible child" leaving care? Find out what that specific legal status means for you: https://coramvoice.org.uk/myrights/my-rights-when-i-am-leaving-care/my-rights-as-an-eligible-child/ #CareLeavers #YourRights #WeAreCoram
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Publications, reports and research, all in one place. Explore our full library of Coram Voice publications: https://coramvoice.org.uk/coram-voice-publications/ #BrightSpots #WeAreCoram
In care or a care leaver? A National Voice is your national community, connecting young people who get it: https://coramvoice.org.uk/get-involved/a-national-voice/ #ANV #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram
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Leaving care is complicated. Sorted and Supported breaks down what you're entitled to as a care leaver, free to download: https://coramvoice.org.uk/resource-library/sorted-and-supported-a-guide-to-care-leavers-rights-and-entitlements/ #CareLeavers
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Today's the day. Our Sorted and Supported training runs this morning, helping professionals get to grips with care leavers' rights and entitlements. #CareLeavers #WeAreCoram
We welcome the updated advocacy guidance from govt today. We're particularly pleased to see homeless 16 and 17-year-olds recognised as a group who should be offered advocacy, reflecting our recommendations! https://ow.ly/QQe350ZXgFZ
National standards for the provision of children’s and young people’s advocacy services
National Standards on providing advocacy services for children and young people.
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Tomorrow: our Sorted and Supported training helps professionals understand care leavers' rights and entitlements clearly and practically. Last places: https://events.humanitix.com/sorted-and-supported-rights-and-entitlements-of-care-leavers #CareLeavers #WeAreCoram
Last chance to book: Sorted and Supported training is on 14 October. Online, £70: https://events.humanitix.com/sorted-and-supported-rights-and-entitlements-of-care-leavers #CareLeavers #WeAreCoram
Michael, Owen and Jane all volunteer as Coram Voice Independent Visitors. Find out how you could get involved: https://coramvoice.org.uk/help-us/being-an-independent-visitor/ #IndependentVisitor #Volunteering #WeAreCoram
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Speaking for Ourselves is a @heritagefunduk.bsky.social funded project which will share the stories of this unique movement. Join us for an online meeting for allies and professionals on Thursday 29th October, 10-11am Email speakingforourselves@coram.org.uk to attend.
Not sure what an advocate actually does? They're always on your side, helping you know your rights and speak up. Find out more: https://coramvoice.org.uk/get-help/what-is-an-advocate-and-how-can-they-help-me/ #Advocacy #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram
What is an Advocate and how can they help me? - Coram Voice
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Great to see Children and Young People Now covering our Ask Me What Matters project! https://www.cypnow.co.uk/content/analysis/councils-listen-and-act-on-care-experienced-young-people-s-views
Coming up on 14 October: Sorted and Supported, a practical training session on care leavers' rights and entitlements for professionals. Online, £70: https://events.humanitix.com/sorted-and-supported-rights-and-entitlements-of-care-leavers #CareLeavers #WeAreCoram
Being heard is not the same as having your views shape decisions. Our new film shows why http://www.coramvoice.org.uk/amwm Coventry City Council Dorset County Council St Helens Borough Council and surreycc.gov.uk
Today's the day. Our Meaningful Communication training runs this morning, helping professionals communicate better with young people who have disabilities or additional needs. #SEND #WeAreCoram
Children in care and care leavers want workers to ask them about the things that matter. Today we launch #AskMeWhatMatters, a new film and briefing created with young people in Coventry City Council @dorset, St Helens Borough Council and Surrey County Council http://www.coramvoice.org.uk/amwm
Your voice matters, in every decision about your life in care. A National Voice is where care-experienced young people come together: https://coramvoice.org.uk/get-involved/a-national-voice/ #ANV #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram
A National Voice - Coram Voice
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Hundreds of free tools, reports and resources for anyone working with children in care. The Bright Spots Resource Bank is all yours: https://coramvoice.org.uk/resource-library/brightspots/ #BrightSpots #WeAreCoram
Last chance to book: Meaningful Communication training is on 8 October. A practical session for anyone supporting young people with disabilities or additional communication needs. £70: https://events.humanitix.com/meaningful-communication #SEND #WeAreCoram
Not sure if you count as a care leaver? Find out in minutes: https://coramvoice.org.uk/myrights/my-rights-when-i-am-leaving-care/am-i-a-care-leaver/ #CareLeaver #WeAreCoram #YourRights
Am I a care leaver? - Coram Voice
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We're pleased to see new government policy changes aimed at improving housing outcomes for care leavers, but there is still much to be done Read our full response coramvoice.org.uk/news/coram-v... @coram #WeAreCoram
Every child in care has the right to an advocate. Find your local service: https://coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy/ #Advocacy #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram
Find your local advocacy service - Coram Voice
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Coming up on 8 October: Meaningful Communication training, for professionals supporting young people with disabilities and additional needs. Online, £70: https://events.humanitix.com/meaningful-communication #SEND #WeAreCoram
As September comes to a close, a reminder: whoever you are, whatever's going on, an advocate can help. Find your local service: https://coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy/ #GetHelp #CareExperienced #CoramVoice
Coming up on 8 October: our Meaningful Communication training for professionals supporting young people with disabilities. Book now: https://coramvoice.org.uk/training-and-events/ #SEND #CoramVoice
If you work in children's social care and haven't signed up to our professionals newsletter yet, now's the time. Free, monthly: https://coramvoice.org.uk/prof-sign-up/ #CoramVoice #Advocacy
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Your voice matters, in every decision about your life in care. A National Voice is where care-experienced young people come together: https://coramvoice.org.uk/get-involved/a-national-voice/ #ANV #CareExperienced #CoramVoice
A National Voice - Coram Voice
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Every child in care has rights. Make sure the young people around you know theirs: https://coramvoice.org.uk/myrights/ #ChildrensRights #CoramVoice
If you're in care, an advocate can make sure you know your rights and help you speak out if something goes wrong. Find your local service: https://coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy/ #Advocacy #CareExperienced #CoramVoice