ScottishCLC

CELCIS research report published today: 'Continuing Care - An exploration of implementation' #research #continuingcare #careleavers celcis.org/knowledge-bank…

2/2 And if you want to know more about what we're doing in Scotland to end the 'care cliff', check out these fantastic resources from @CELCIStweets promoting young people's right to continuing care😍 celcis.org/ccrights

1/2 We all need access to support throughout our lives. We fully support the #KeepCaringTo18 campaign in England by @article_39 🧡 They are gathering the views of 16-17 year olds in England in this online survey... surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JW7QN6F

And a link to the most excellent Continuing Care Rights postcards that Paul is referring to celcis.org/ccrights

ICYMI: Webinar recording available now! Our recent @CELCIStweets Education Forum exploring emerging adulthood with Kenny McGhee from CELCIS, is here: ow.ly/oTeK50Lfbp2

The needs and rights of children and young people in the justice system are not being met and cannot be ignored any longer. Young people need lawyers who are easily accessible, available when needed, and who will take the time to get to know them. buff.ly/3T7SMsG

Why not gather your team and attend #SIRCC2022 online as a group, giving the whole team an opportunity to access a free CPD session together? ow.ly/MVEl50L7Lup

It’s so important that we listen to the voice of care experience in our work to help improve the lives of children and families. Our Participation Network aims to ensure a space for people to collaborate in a meaningful and fun way. Find out more: ow.ly/pvpf50Lj8Au #CEW22

For #CEW22 we’re sharing information materials which help to explain the right of young people to continuing care in Scotland. It's important young people know what they're entitled to and can talk to someone they trust before making big decisions: celcis.org/ccrights

It's Care Experienced Week 2022 and we're on a training mission! Please help us to spread the word if you know a child/family/social welfare lawyer who might be interested in learning more about the rights of care leavers. #CEW22 buff.ly/3Tv6oyO

For #CEW22 we’re sharing this article from the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, which explores some of the concepts around ‘emerging adulthood’ - what this might mean for Scotland's care experienced young people, and for those who care for them: ow.ly/Kjkm50LkeVN

Katie is almost 16 and has lived with foster carers on a Permanence Order for seven years. She's just been told that her Order will 'run out' and is worried and confused. Find out about Katie's rights in these new information materials: celcis.org/katie #fostercare

We're delighted to announce the keynote speaker at #SIRCC2022 is organisational psychologist Bill Kahn, who will share an example story of a staff member who is 'under pressure' - Bill will ask 'what does it truly mean to create a caregiving environment?': ow.ly/MVEl50L7Lup

As part of new research we're carrying out to help improve the lives of families in Scotland, we'd like to speak with parents who have voluntarily agreed to, or refused to agree to, their child being cared for by a local authority. Find out more: celcis.org/vca

Most of our clients are under 18, but we work with care experienced young people up to age 26. Our lawyers are experts in care leavers rights and housing rights, and we’re here to make sure those rights are upheld! #CEW22 clanchildlaw.org/contact-us

It’s vitally important that care experienced people can access their records, understanding their identity and family. For #CEW22 we’re resharing our briefing for corporate parents, which highlights experiences, views and key issues for best practice: ow.ly/NQry50LkA2E

Sign up now! SIRCC, the annual conference for all those working and living with, and within, the residential child care community in Scotland will take place online and all content is free: 9 - 10 November 2022 ow.ly/MVEl50L7Lup #SIRCC2022

This #ChallengePoverty Week, @CELCIStweets' Director Claire Burns calls for more action to tackle the cost of living crisis and ease the burden of the most devastating impacts of poverty on our children, their families and carers, and our public workers. #TurnTheTide

📢Sign up now! The next meeting of @CELCIStweets’ Education Forum will be held online tomorrow at 9.30am, with a focus on ‘Emerging Adulthood’, what this might mean for Scotland’s care experienced young people and those who care for, and support them: ow.ly/ht4J50KRw1q

In this #Challengepoverty week, Kenny McGhee @CELCIStweets, speaking to our Education Forum, is exploring some of the factors that affect young people who are emerging in to adulthood, and what this might mean for Scotland's care experienced young people.

Save the date - SIRCC, the annual conference for all those working and living with, and within, the residential child care community in Scotland will take place online and all content is free: 9 - 10 November 2022 #SIRCC2022