Care matters in Northern Ireland

A bridge to a better future

For a number of years children and young people have been telling us what it's like to live in care and what they think could make it a more positive experience. The Government has looked at ways in which to make changes and have outlined these in a report called "Care Matters in Northern Ireland – a Bridge to a Better Future".

Voice Of Young People In Care (VOYPIC) hosted a young people's conference event on Saturday 2 June in Belfast, to tell young people about the proposed changes that could affect placements, education, personal support and contact with family and friends.

The Fostering Network also held a series of roadshows in May and June to get the views of foster carers and social workers.

The Fostering Network's response, September 2007

The Fostering Network Northern Ireland's response to Care Matters is now available to download.

Contact Phyllis Elwood at phyllis.elwood@fostering.net for more information on the Fostering Network and Care Matters in Northern Ireland.