If you’ve got space in your home and heart to welcome a foster child in, whether it’s for a short or a long stay, then we’re here to support you, every step of the way.💚 Start your fostering journey today: bit.ly/3VhBvS1 #FosterCareFortnight #Barnardosfostering

Children's voices must be heard so they can grow up safe, happy, healthy and hopeful for the future. Whatever happens at the General Election, we want to urge the next Prime Minister and Chancellor to be champions for children. bit.ly/42c2yzL #ChildrenAtTheTable

A group of more than 70 children in care and care leavers have written an open letter to the leaders of all political parties ahead of July’s general election calling on them to back reform of the care system. cypnow.co.uk/news/article/y…

"alongside the failures of state and government, society as a whole shares responsibility for failing to demand that something is done." At last we are being clear-eyed on "children in need". Thanks James Mumby. Thanks Louise Tickle. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

"I just want to show that us care kids we can still do stuff, we just need to be around the right people. Thank you so much for appreciating my music." – Brad. #ThePiano

Inspired Brad true meaning of Resilience #carekids #fostering 💗 #piano

The severe suffering of 3 million children at the sharpest end of our poverty emergency is unseen and unreported. These are austerity’s children – millions of boys and girls living through what is for them the “hungry 20s” in food bank Britain. theguardian.com/politics/ng-in…

“The King’s Speech included many encouraging first steps. However, the vital changes children need can only be achieved with investment,” said our CEO Lynn Perry. (1/3)

Apply as a Supervisory Social Worker at Children's Services jobs.barnardos.org.uk/intranet/vacan…

For the first time, anyone in a mental health crisis can now call 111 and receive support from trained mental health professionals. The 24/7 service is available for all ages, including children, providing vital help through a single phone line. england.nhs.uk/2024/08/nhs-11…

Senior leaders in education: Join Taking Care of People You Lead, a 3-part online programme (Oct 2024 – Feb 2025), focusing on mental health and wellbeing for you, your staff, and your workplace culture. 🌱 📌 Free to attend – book now: brnw.ch/21wN5bg

Hello everyone, we will be hosting another face to face get together in Birmingham on Saturday 23rd November between 2-4pm at Birmingham Friends of the Earth environmental community hub 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham B5 5TH. Sign up here eventbrite.co.uk/e/100300126277…

bbc.co.uk/videos/c0ve24g… This film about what it’s like to be a child in care—it’s direct, honest, and truly impactful. A huge thank you to BBC Children in Need for funding this vital message 👇 #ChildrenInCare #BBCChildrenInNeed #RaisingAwareness

💬"People need to realise that actually we've been deprived from care and love and that is something we still need as adults." - Zoe, a #CareExperienced young person we work with. Read Zoe's story & support our campaign to #EndTheCareCliff: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

We’re delighted to hear Steve Rotheram announcement that care leavers in Liverpool will be offered free bus travel. Barnardo’s Transport for Freedom campaign has been calling for bespoke schemes for care leavers struggling with the cost-of-living: shorturl.at/MbhSE 👏

More on the government / State’s neglect and impoverishment of carers, even for the most vulnerable children #kinshipcare Children raised by friends or relatives are being ‘plunged into poverty’, says UK charity theguardian.com/society/2024/o…

🧡💚💙 #NHP #careleaverscan #careleavers #CLNM #houseproject #MondayMotivation

We’re delighted to hear from Andy Burnham that care leavers in Manchester will soon get free bus travel up to the age of 25. Barnardo’s Transport for Freedom campaign is calling for free bus travel to be introduced for all care leavers nationwide: brnw.ch/21wP8jE

“We need better access to the NHS”. Hearing directly from young people was inspiring. Their message? Every child deserves warmth, safety, and food this Christmas. Together, we’re advocating for lasting change through #ChristmasListForChange. Thanks to all who joined us tonight.

Today’s Joseph Rowntree Foundation report shows that serious govt action can lift children out of poverty. If the govt wants to be serious about alleviating the suffering of children in poverty, it must commit to ending the unfair two-child limit on benefit payments. brnw.ch/21wQjZs