Rochelle Stewart-Allen on LinkedIn: John Campbell asks Nikki Hurst: How safe are NZ kids in state care now? (2024)

A statement from me NSPCC Paul Carberry Action for Children Lynn Perry MBE Barnardo's Anna Feuchtwang National Children's Bureau Mark Russell 🇺🇦 The Children's Society Ahead of the General Election on 4th July, it is crucial that the needs of babies, children and young people are prioritised. They deserve safer, happier and healthier childhoods and more equal access to opportunities.All political leaders must now use their manifestos to set out plans to tackle child poverty, provide more support for young people’s mental health and wellbeing, and invest in children’s social care.We have a crucial opportunity to put children’s concerns and experiences at the centre of decision making – to bring children to the table. We look forward to working with political parties as they harness this opportunity.We also call on party leaders to take the groundbreaking step of closely involving children and young people in the televised leadership debates. What better way to show that they value children and young people than to include them in these key conversations?#safeguarding #childprotection #childrights #UKGeneralElection #ChildrenAtTheTablehttps://lnkd.in/err-4DXh

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262 days with ZERO SAFE HAVE ACCESS for ALL youth in Ocean and Monmouth County, NJ (approx 162,813 10 to 19 year-olds without any local help). Newark is the ONLY option for youth under 18 - for many in Ocean County, this city is over an hour away. It DEMANDS YOUTH LEAVE their self-made support networks made up of peers, teachers and coaches. It FORCES YOUNG PEOPLE to leave their communities. And it INSISTS URBAN CITIES foot the bill for suburban youth. This is NOT the way evidence shows is best for addressing the mental, emotional, and behavioral needs of youth and families in need of support services. Youth have a FEDERAL RIGHT to runaway and stay safe. If we deny them local safe refuge, they are more at-risk of human and CHILD TRAFFICKING, offering SURVIVAL SEX, and a litany of negative outcomes.Help CLCL Foundation RESTORE SANCTUARY ACCESS and expand preventative services to thwart runaway and homeless youth. There is an evidence-based, trauma-informed, antiracist and inclusive way to provide services. Problems have SOLUTIONS - only TOGETHER can we have the wisdom and power to make the difference. PM today about JOINING our MISSION!We ARE the CHANGE! Join us today! https://clclfoundation.org

In 2005, our team member Victor Vieth authored "Unto the Third Generation," a bold set of reforms designed to significantly reduce, if not eliminate, child abuse within three generations. Now, we invite you to explore "Unto the Third Generation Revisited: The Impact of a National Plan to End Child Abuse in the United States," an article updating the field on the work that has been done under the plan and the additional reforms still needed, all rooted in the voices of frontline professionals and survivors who shared their insights in this piece.Read the article below, and join us in the continued fight to make this plan a reality by donating at the link! https://lnkd.in/eEvSyA4j

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In the words of the great Whitney Houston “I believe the children are our future” 🙋🏻 But in 2024 what is the future for our children? Faced with -poverty-a housing crisis-an NHS crisis -an exam factory education system -fewer health visitors for babies -increasing mental health issues-online bullying-negative influence via social media -youth violence and knife crime - child exploitation -worrying global events -the effects of climate change As the NSPCC says “The UK has a chance to be best the place in the world to grow up. But right now, it isn’t.”🙋🏽♀️ So what do we want from our next Government? ✔️ To put Children at the TableSo, please sign the NSPCC ‘s petition for the next Government to 1. Work together to improve the lives of babies, children and young people2. Put children’s needs and voices at the heart of decision making3. Spend more of the nation’s wealth on babies, children and young peopleLink 👇🏽 https://bit.ly/3tXwGSRI have just signed it and when I looked it was 16,264 away from their target of 30,000!#ChildrenAtTheTable ##CampaignsForChildren #lornasafespace #children

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This was a great article for tween girls!Love this question and answer...What advice do you have for teenagers who want to make a difference in their communities like you have.My advice is to embody the change you wish to see. Whether advocating for policy changes or actively participating in community projects, never underestimate your ability to make a difference. Remember, you have the power to change the world.take a read..https://lnkd.in/gukgfuF7

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You may have heard of ACEs, a tool that can be used to understand a person’s “Adverse Childhood Experiences” and shape care to their needs. Our 2023 Impact Report found that, out of 1,312 children surveyed, 76% reported at least one ACE. This includes 36% experiencing two or three ACEs and 12% reporting four or more. The most common ACEs include physical and emotional neglect.* By providing food, safe housing, and education to young people living in conflict zones, we can ease the impact of these life-changing events for children like Oholong**. Six-year-old Oholong was just a year old when war ravaged his community, claiming the lives of his parents. His frail and aging grandmother took on the responsibility of caring for him but was unable to because she lacked access to medical care for herself and food for them both. Also fearing insecurity in the region, she discovered LUV’s commitment to protecting children like Oholong. The young boy is now safe, attending school, and eating well.Your support helped his loving grandmother provide the best possible future for Oholong. To uplift children and women like these two, donate here: https://lnkd.in/gYPVyfzK *The use of a storytelling model allowed children to freely share about their lives without prompting or pressure. In reality, we know ACEs are prevalent at even higher rates for the children in our programs but are not reflected in our data. **Our commitment is to keep children safe online, and because this child is under the age of 18, his name was changed to protect his identity. #LUV #EndHumanTrafficking #LiftUpTheVulnerable #StopHumanTrafficking #LUVTransforms #EmpoweringLives #Impact #HumanTrafficking #Hope #Transformation #EndOppression #InvestInHope #Protection #StoriesOfImpact

Ahead of the General Election on the 4th of July, it is crucial that the needs of babies, children and young people are prioritised. They deserve safer, happier and healthier childhoods and more equal access to opportunities.All political leaders must now use their manifestos to set out plans to tackle child poverty, provide more support for young people’s mental health and wellbeing, and invest in children’s social care.We have a crucial opportunity to put children's concerns and experiences at the centre of decision making – to bring children to the table. We look forward to working with political parties as they harness this opportunity.We also call on party leaders to take the ground-breaking step of participating in a televised debate focussed on children and young people. What better way to show that they value children and young people than to include them in these key conversations?Let's have Children at the Table in transforming their lives. Barnardo'sAction for Children - Paul Carberry National Children's Bureau - Anna Feuchtwang NSPCC - Sir Peter Wanless The Children's Society - Mark Russell 🇺🇦

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On behalf of babies, children and young people across the UK, CEOs from the #ChildrensCharitiesCoalition extend a warm welcome to our new Prime Minister.Here's our statement: https://lnkd.in/eeqBVcUp"Prime Minister, the task ahead of you is momentous. In the UK today, we have around 4.3 million children growing up in poverty – across the country, children are going to school hungry or are returning to homes without heating or even a bed to sleep in. An estimated 1.4 million children have a mental health condition, with many unable to get the support they need from a system buckling under huge pressures."We were pleased to see a commitment to a cross-government child poverty strategy in the Labour manifesto. Likewise, we welcome the promise to introduce specialist mental health support for children in every school, as well as community hubs and the introduction of a single unique identifier to join up children’s records across education, healthcare and children’s services. We urge you to stay true to these promises in the early days of this new government."However, we also make a plea on behalf of the babies, children and young people we represent to go further – to make this a moment in time to genuinely put them at the heart of this government. We need action to transform children’s social care, with a focus on early intervention support, and we need an end to the two-child limit which unfairly keeps hundreds of thousands of families in poverty. We need children’s voices to be heard."Prime Minister, we recognise the scale of the challenge before you this morning. But our children deserve better. We urge you to become a champion for the UK’s children and to take ambitious action now to secure their futures."#CharityCEOs #ChildrenAtTheTable #newgovernment

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One Guardian reader, whose great-niece is in care despite their willingness to provide care, tells of their frustration of being left out of solutions by children’s services.They wish to see their niece but say the system is intentionally ambiguous, raising concerns in the family about her whereabouts and well-being.The reader is also alarmed by regional disparities in the rates of children in care and worries that in areas like Blackpool, local authority care is now the default, instead of including family in the solution.As reports about unregulated and profit-led children’s homes accumulate, it’s time that we prioritise family-based solutions. Kinship care helps to reduce disruption for children by keeping them connected to people who already know and love them.It makes economic sense too. Research by charity Kinship suggests that ‘for every 1000 children raised in kinship care rather than in local authority care, the state saves £40 million per year’.Kinship care options should always be appropriately assessed before placing children elsewhere, this includes international options. We help local authorities locate and assess possible overseas family carers for children thanks to our unique access to partner agencies in over 130 countries. Let’s ensure that family comes first for every child, no matter where their family lives.https://lnkd.in/gUbU4Ngh

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Why 😳🫣🤔☺️ will I be sleeping 😴 on the streets of Hollywood in the rain 🌧️ for the 10th time next Thursday night 11/16? By raising money for Covenant House California this is how we help get youth off the streets to become productive members of society. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼1. Shelter 🏡and Supportive Services: CHC offers immediate shelter, with beds and basic necessities for young people in need. This extends to supportive services like meals, clothing, and personal care items.2. Comprehensive Care: Beyond basic needs, CHC provides comprehensive care programs. These include mental health services, medical care, substance abuse counseling, and legal aid, acknowledging that youth in these situations often face multifaceted challenges.3. Education and Employment Programs: Understanding the importance of self-sufficiency, CHC offers education and employment programs. This includes GED preparation, college support, job training, and placement services, equipping young people with skills and opportunities for independent living.4. Continuum of Care: Their approach is not just about immediate relief but focuses on long-term solutions. This includes transitional housing, life skills training, and ongoing support to ensure sustainable progress towards independence and self-sufficiency.5. Advocacy and Public Awareness: CHC also engages in advocacy to raise public awareness about youth homelessness and human trafficking. They aim to influence policies and foster a community committed to solving these issues.Click the link in my bio to join us or donate. #homeless #youth #covenanthousecalifornia #sleepout #helpingothers #givingback #support

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