About us
V4C is the name for our children in care council. The group is for all children and young people with care experience. We talk about the issues that are important to us, as children and young people, to help improve things for everyone.
What you can expect from being part of V4C
- to talk about issues and share your views and ideas
- guest speakers can be invited to come and talk to the group
- to push for changes and make things better for children in care
- a supportive mix of young people with similar experiences
- help develop confidence, learn new things and add to your CV
- do activities and have fun!
Meetings
Meetings take place around the county, depending on where the majority live with food provided. Transport can be organised through carers and key workers should you need support. On occasions, online meetings are organised.
Contact us
To find out more and to come along to a meeting contact us by email. You can also speak to your carers or social worker about joining. We welcome any new participants, and you can get involved as much as you want at your own pace!
Living in care
Created by Voices4Choices is this reference guide, including things to know and where to get support. A booklet is available in hard copy and digitally. The key contact information is available on this page.
It covers:
• your rights
• the caring promise
• care plan, Independent Reviewing Officer, reviews (of your care plan)
• advocacy
• complaints
• other people to talk to
• education
• skills for adult life
• health
Contact information
Voiceability is Lincolnshire’s advocacy service, it can help you get your views to those who need to hear when they make decisions about you.
Telephone number: 0300 303 1660
Email: helpline@voiceability.org
Complaints are best dealt with by speaking to your carers and social worker, you can also raise it at your review with your Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO). If you feel you are not being treated fairly you can raise a complaint using the online form or by emailing customer relations.
Corporate Parenting Panel is a group who meet to oversee local care provision. It is made up of councillors, carers and professionals. The Chair and their contact details can be found online.
The Children’s Commissioner for England is a champion for children, especially vulnerable children and in particular children who are living away from home or receiving social care services and raises concerns with government. Email: help.team@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk
The Virtual School is not a physical school but has workers who support you and your school to do the best for you. They also support with your ePEP (electronic Personal Education Plan).
Telephone number: 01522 550274
Email: virtualschool@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Annual health check and health telephone number: 01522 302020