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Understanding how advocacy services support care-experienced young people to participate in decision-making.
Research suggests that involving young people in decision-making can boost their confidence and self-worth. But despite legal provisions, they often lack meaningful opportunities to participate in care-planning meetings. The Independent Review of Children’s Social Care recommends investing in advocacy services to empower young people and address power imbalances. However, more research is needed to understand the impact of advocacy services on care-experienced youth. Read More
Wellbeing in Schools and Colleges – the WiSC Study
This study explores mental health and wellbeing support for care-experienced children and young people at secondary schools and further education colleges in Wales, and will make recommendations for how support can be improved. Read More
What are the service outcomes for criminally exploited children?
This project will examine the referral routes, service approaches, interventions and education, health, social care and offending outcomes for criminally exploited children in two local authorities. Read More
A mixed-methods evaluation of parental advocacy in Wales
Wales currently has the highest proportion of children in care among UK nations, and it is a policy priority of the Welsh government to reduce the number of children in care. The potential for parental advocacy (PA) services to help achieve this aim is increasingly being recognised, and the Welsh Government is funding several PA services across Wales. Read More
The Welsh Basic Income Evaluation
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For young people from young people
Co-developing a hub of mental health resources tried, tested and recommended by care-experienced young people for care-experienced young people. Read More
Evaluation of People Offering Parents Support (POPS)
People Offering parents Support (POPS). This project is an evaluation of a peer mentoring project, supporting parents with drug and alcohol difficulties, who are accessing social work services. Read More
Post-18 support for young people leaving care
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How can we improve the experiences and outcomes of autistic children in care? A mixed methods study of needs, services, and good practice
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