We know it’s really important for you to keep in touch with your Mum and Dad, brothers and sisters and your carers will help you with this. Your Social Worker will arrange ‘Family Time’ which says how often you get to see them - and they have to stick to that unless you are unhappy with it!

Your carers and social worker have to listen to you and what your wishes and feelings are. You get to say how you feel and this will help towards making a care plan about how best to look after you. Many children have someone who helps them when they are worried, and they are called an Advocate. They can help you with problems. Your carers can get one for you or you can give them a call. Barnardo's Advocacy Service

Wakefield Council have made a promise that all the people working with you will listen to you. So, speak up and tell us how you feel about your care. Because they care! Your carers have to listen to you and help you get involved in making decisions. Your carers should keep their promise to do what’s best for you and make sure your views are listened to. 

We are currently updating the Pledge, if you would like to be involved in deciding what should be in it please get in touch.  Here's a previous Pledge:

For some children a judge will have decided you should be looked after as they think its best for you. It’s all written down on a piece of paper called a Care Order. The judge can make the BIG decisions