Adoption support that works for all (views of Children and young people)
Introduction
What we are trying to do
Not all adopted children, or children who live with other relatives, need extra help. But for those who do, we want to make sure they get the right support, at the right time, from adults who understand them.
Some children have had a tough start in life, and this can make some parts of growing up harder. We want support to be there early, not only when things begin to feel difficult.
We want families to know what help is available and how to get it. We also want all the services that support children - like social workers, health workers, schools, and community groups - to work well together. Our goal is for every child to feel safe, confident, and able to learn, grow, and do well.
We would like your help to shape this new system over the next two years.
Related information
Support if you need it
If there is anything here that you do not understand, you can ask an adult to explain it to you. This could be a parent, social worker, teacher, or another adult you trust.
If you are worried about anything you read, talk to an adult about it. You can talk to someone you know in person or use one of the services below. These are here to help you.
If you are being harmed, or you know another child who is, tell a teacher, nurse, social worker (if you have one), or any other trusted adult straight away. It is their job to help keep you and other children safe.